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Is there any difference between a Durable General Power of Attorney and a Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Management?
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Answered on April 18, 2013
Every POA could be different irregardless of how it is titled.
The title "financial"
seems to indicate that it relates to just finacial
matters...
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What are the potential consequences of terminating guardianship of a minor grandchild.
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Answered on April 18, 2013
I agree with Attorney Frederick.
Very sorry for your circumstances
but it is very possible that your grandson needs professional
help.
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My sister is the executor of my parent's trust. She refuses to give me a copy of the trust. Is there a cheap way of getting it?
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Answered on April 17, 2013
Many years have gone by and you have done all you can do.
It is time to have an attorney write a letter and/or file a petition
to get you a...
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Who gets everything?
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Answered on April 17, 2013
The will most likley has a contingent beneficiary.
If not-it would go to their children or childrens children(absent a spouse).
If none-by...
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My father passed away in 2002, i have contacted his solicitors and was told his will is still with them which was made in 1996,
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Answered on April 17, 2013
Make an appointment with an solicitor in your location to seeif you can force the filing of the will and/or
demand a copy.
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My parents had a deed of gift with life estate; both died in recent months. Will I owe capital gains if I sell property?
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Answered on April 16, 2013
The property gets a step up in basis so that no capital gains tax will be owed.
You should consult further with your tax advisor.
The estate tax...
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My grandfather died when I was about 6years old and told my mom that he left me money how can I see if its actually money for me
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Answered on April 16, 2013
Your Mom as your natural guardian should have received accountings.
If not-check the county records to see if a will was filed for your...
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I received a check as the executor and benefactor of a closed estate 2 years after it was closed.
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Answered on April 16, 2013
Most likely you will have to reopen the estate.
I hope it is worthwhile.
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What is a reasonable length of time to file the petition for probate if there is a will and everything is straightforward?
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Answered on April 16, 2013
Every case is different and the definition of reasonable is different with everyone you ask.
Most probates take 6 months to a year-so you should...
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I am my grandfather's last blood descendent and he's wanting to make sure when he passes everything just rolls into my name.
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Answered on April 15, 2013
Not having an attorney could cost you more money than if you hired one to assist you and your grandfather.
The gifting described in you statement...
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