Ruth Elaine McMahon's Answers (5791)

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What are my rights to an inheritance where my grandfather had a will but my father did not?

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 31, 2016

Please consult an estate attorney. You stated that you would be 18 soon. Since you were a minor when your grandfather and father passed, there was...

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Travel with green card without passport

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 30, 2016

Reinstate your passport through the embassy in the US. You must have a passport to re-enter the US and enter other countries. Get your visa before...

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How do I adopt my niece who is 17 years old and she jus had a baby ?

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 30, 2016

Your niece's mother would have to consent to adoption. Please consult an adoption attorney to advise you. Your niece will become an "adult" in...

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If the said party dies does the appointed trustee still have the option of selling property/ ?

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 30, 2016

The POA expires at death. Please consult an estate attorney to review the trust and advise you about your duties and powers. If there was a...

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If the will states that it is ok for me to sell real estate as the executor without court approval if the will says so?

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 30, 2016

You need to provide clear title to the property. Please consult your attorney or title company for the specific things you must provide. You will...

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Why would a supplemental complaint be filed by a mortgage company after an estate has been settled?

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 30, 2016

The mortgage company is a known creditor and arrangements need to be made to pay this creditor before any distributions can be paid. Please...

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I am seeking full guardianship & rights to my child as the primary parent. Our divorce was finalized in Texas, now in California

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 30, 2016

Please consult a CA divorce attorney for advice. Since everyone lives in CA, you should be able to use the CA courts. You are your child's natural...

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How do I prevent my parents from receiving guardianship of me after I turn 18?

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 30, 2016

If your parents file for guardianship, it is more likely than not that the court will appoint an attorney for you. However, I do not practice in OR...

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What benefits or help is there if we have a DOPA for our nephew? What can we do so him mother can't take him away?

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 30, 2016

I do not understand how the DPOA that you signed comes into play with this situation. Only the grantor of the power can give an agent power; if the...

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What is the legal meaning (if any) when one Will is written, but a second is created without telling other family members?

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 29, 2016

First, a person who makes a Will has no obligation to tell any family members about it or provide copies. The second Will, if properly executed is...

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