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My son is 14 and wants to change his full name he wants to use my familys last name can i legally have this done
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Answered on November 17, 2012
It requires a petition that has to be served on the natural father.
You will probably have to serve the father by publication and will need an...
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My friend owns a 1/3 share of his deased father's Florida house with his two siblings owning the other 2/3.
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Answered on November 17, 2012
If he owns his 1/3 outright as tenant in common-he can devise his share to whoever he wants.
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I need to speak to someone about my grandfathers estate. He recently passed away and (my aunt who is my grandmothers daughter n
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Answered on November 17, 2012
Good advice from attorneys Zichi and Frederick.
You need to meet with an attorney to proceed further.
Does a pour over will get notarized AND witnessed in California?
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Answered on November 17, 2012
Wills have to be witnessed according to state law to be valid.
If the are notarized-they are called self-proving and that means you do not have...
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Father is deceased and half my siblings are trying to say my father was incompetent so that his last estate changes do not go in
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Answered on November 17, 2012
Your siblings would have to actually contest the will and offer solid proof to contest the will.
If they do that-then you have to offer counter...
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Are addendums to contracts valid?
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Answered on November 17, 2012
Yes-addendum's to contracts are legal if agreed to by both parties.
I assume you "had" to initial it to get the job-thus it was part of the...
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Can I add a codicil by way of voice and camera for a will?
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Answered on November 17, 2012
Can you do a codicil by video?-No
Should you be helping or assisting Mom in any way if these changes favor you-NO
Should Mom use an attorney_Yes
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How can I stop my brother from obtaining a new poa from my confused dad in a florida nursing home? My sister and I have poa now.
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Answered on November 17, 2012
If your dad is competent-you need to convince him to be stronger.
If he is incompetent-you need to try to establish a guardianship to protect him.
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A friend of mine and her spouse quit claimed their house to each other (husband and wife). Is this necessary? If I
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Answered on November 17, 2012
If both names are on the deed as husband and wife-the property will automatically belong to survivor upon the first death.
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How do I know if I am a trustee to a trust?
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Answered on November 17, 2012
I guess you won't find out until you are told or you make an effort to find out by questioning those you might have named you.
Is the person...
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