Questions answered by Michael Louis Cahill

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How is the property divided in this case? Can we go to court to keep the house ?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 11, 2016

I agree with Mr. Percopo who gave you a great answer. The fact that you have been living there gives you rights as a tenant but will not affect...

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Do they, trustees and Trust Protector have to disclose their petition to me?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 08, 2016

The Trust terminology controls. Typically the Trustee would have the authority to negotiate and complete the sale of real property without court...

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How can we transfer the title so the unit can be sold?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 08, 2016

I agree with Mr. Gunthert. You must open a probate to determine the estate heirs and satisfy claims before the title can be transferred. Any...

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What should happen?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 07, 2016

Your question is unclear. It sounds like you are a beneficiary and not one of the personal representatives. Based on your statement, the...

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Can a person who is not listed as a beneficiary on a probate receive a distribution from the estate?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 07, 2016

I agree with Ms. Valdes. The answer depends on additional factors, but she has provided the alternatives. There should be an attorney...

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Are you aware of situations when shares transfer between non-like titled brokerage accounts is not a gift?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 06, 2016

The two transfers are by definition gifts for federal gift tax purposes, and in each case the donor needs to file a federal gift tax return form...

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When is it considered marital property

Michael's answer | Answered on January 06, 2016

Your question is really a family law topic. I will change the practice area to attract an answer from a family law attorney. From an estate...

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What approach can I take? Can I be held responsible if I stop paying taxes out of my pocket and let city/county/state take it?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 06, 2016

This is really a probate issue. I think you should double check with your attorney on your statement that you can't use money from the Virginia...

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May I sign his checks to pay bills and pay my expenses to travel from Illinois to Florida and what happens when he dies?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 05, 2016

Even though you are ultimately the sole beneficiary (meaning your decisions as POA do not affect others after the death of the maker) you still...

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If one has a will and did not appoint a personal representative, will the courts appoint one ??

Michael's answer | Answered on December 31, 2015

Yes, the court will appoint the personal representative based on who petitions to serve, and based on the statute which details the preference in...

Michael Louis Cahill's Answers (257)

How is the property divided in this case? Can we go to court to keep the house ?

Do they, trustees and Trust Protector have to disclose their petition to me?

How can we transfer the title so the unit can be sold?

What should happen?

Can a person who is not listed as a beneficiary on a probate receive a distribution from the estate?

Are you aware of situations when shares transfer between non-like titled brokerage accounts is not a gift?

When is it considered marital property

What approach can I take? Can I be held responsible if I stop paying taxes out of my pocket and let city/county/state take it?

May I sign his checks to pay bills and pay my expenses to travel from Illinois to Florida and what happens when he dies?

If one has a will and did not appoint a personal representative, will the courts appoint one ??