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Can I use my mother's fund to obtain legal representation to file for guardianship

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 04, 2012

Best bet-hire an guardianship attorney to represent you and file petition to get you appointed as your mom's guardian. The court will do what is...

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Is awill valid if hand written signed by the person and witnessed by someone other than familiy in Texas

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 04, 2012

I agree with attorney Frederick. This type of situation is almost always contested-so you might has well hire attorney to advise and represent you.

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Mother past away has a hospital bill of 4,732.00 has bank acct. in her and my name for 10+ years house is in my name has been 10

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 04, 2012

Creditors usually do not have access to joint accounts that go the survivor. You could volunteer to pay the account of your deceased mother if you...

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Do I need a will to protect my estate for my children.

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 04, 2012

You should have a will or trust prepared that states your plan of distribution and appoints the person of your choice to handle the estate. If you...

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Is there anyway I can get my fathers business back from my brother?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 04, 2012

Your question is confusing and your really need to set down with an attorney with a detailed two way discussion.

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Which account does the trustee write check from, its Own or Trust's?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 04, 2012

If only one trust exists-it would be normal for the grantor to be the trustee and the Corp. Trustee to be the backup trustee. At time of death of...

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What type of paperwork in North Carolina do you need to return someone's personal property if they are in a nursing home?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 04, 2012

Just a receipt from the nursing home or person.

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How would I go about releasing a loved one from a nursing home?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 04, 2012

You are thinking correctly-get some help from an elder law attorney. I don't know why you can't sign some forms and take her home-she is not a...

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In Texas can you request another psychiatrist perform a compotency exam for guardianship of elderly mother?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 04, 2012

It would be improper to answer your question since you are currently being represented by an attorney.

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My parents right now are unable to take of themselves, how can i help them

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 04, 2012

In addition to previous answer-if your parents have the mental capacity to understand and sign a legal document-the easiest and least costly method...

Joseph Franklin Pippen Jr.'s Answers (10121)

Can I use my mother's fund to obtain legal representation to file for guardianship

Is awill valid if hand written signed by the person and witnessed by someone other than familiy in Texas

Mother past away has a hospital bill of 4,732.00 has bank acct. in her and my name for 10+ years house is in my name has been 10

Do I need a will to protect my estate for my children.

Is there anyway I can get my fathers business back from my brother?

Which account does the trustee write check from, its Own or Trust's?

What type of paperwork in North Carolina do you need to return someone's personal property if they are in a nursing home?

How would I go about releasing a loved one from a nursing home?

In Texas can you request another psychiatrist perform a compotency exam for guardianship of elderly mother?

My parents right now are unable to take of themselves, how can i help them