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Father had estate plan, new wife took advantage of later Alzheimer's and transferred assets to joint name, bypassing plan.

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 22, 2012

Lots of information needed before someone can help you and as advised by the other responses-nothing can beat a face to face meeting with...

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I am 63yo, thinking or retirement in the next few years. I have 15 income producing properties and my own home 300K under water.

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 22, 2012

A lot more information is needed about the value of the properties and about your goals. Limited partnerships are used for various reason...

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What right do I have as a beneficiary?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 22, 2012

Tell the executor to set a price on the items and let the beneficiares purchase the items or the value included in their share. Guns do not have...

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Can a legally incapacitated person be held accountable for student loans he took out without the knowledge of the guardian?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 22, 2012

I do not think he would be found guilty of fraud or any other crime but I think if the money is availible that it could be recovered. It is...

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A POA that I know of is on drugs and using his mothers money to pay for drugs and new furniture. She is no longer in his home

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 22, 2012

I think your only choice is to file for guardianship. The problem is proving the actions of the son and convincing Judge that you would be better...

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Is this elder abuse

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 22, 2012

I would try to use the POA to eliminate the visits from the son. The nurses seem like they would be on your side if you try to accomplish...

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My grandfather verbally said that if anything happened to him he would want the youngest granddaughter to have the house,

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 22, 2012

Verbal promises are not valid concerning wills or real estate in Florida. To contest the deed to granddaughter-you would have to prove undue...

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I live in Ohio and have DPOA for my dad. Am I required to file POA papers with the court in Ohio or KY where he has property?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 22, 2012

First-I am a Florida attorney. The general answer to this is that you do not usually record the power of attorney with a few exceptions. It would...

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My wife and i have a will. we need to change the executors. can we just change the names on the will and intial the change.

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 22, 2012

This is a common mistake. Think about it-the original will was witnessed and notarized-so you can't now write on it and make valid changes.

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Can you pay your saving toward your mortgage before you Apply or Medicaid

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 22, 2012

I am a Florida attorney and the answer in Florida would be yes. Hopefully you will get n answer from VA. attorney if your dad is located in VA.

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Father had estate plan, new wife took advantage of later Alzheimer's and transferred assets to joint name, bypassing plan.

I am 63yo, thinking or retirement in the next few years. I have 15 income producing properties and my own home 300K under water.

What right do I have as a beneficiary?

Can a legally incapacitated person be held accountable for student loans he took out without the knowledge of the guardian?

A POA that I know of is on drugs and using his mothers money to pay for drugs and new furniture. She is no longer in his home

Is this elder abuse

My grandfather verbally said that if anything happened to him he would want the youngest granddaughter to have the house,

I live in Ohio and have DPOA for my dad. Am I required to file POA papers with the court in Ohio or KY where he has property?

My wife and i have a will. we need to change the executors. can we just change the names on the will and intial the change.

Can you pay your saving toward your mortgage before you Apply or Medicaid