Ruth Elaine McMahon's Answers (5791)

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Can I give my sister POA over my mother, who is incompetent.

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 29, 2016

Only your mother can give POA to anyone. Does the POA provide for a successor if you are unable to fulfill the duties? If so, the person listed...

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If I signed a temp guardianship with my mother to have my oldest 2 girls how can I regain them This wasnt through any court

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 25, 2016

If this is not a court ordered guardianship, it appears that you can take the children back. But, to be safe, please consult a guardianship...

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How do my husband and I petition for legal guardianship of a niece?

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 25, 2016

Consult a guardianship attorney to assist you with this matter.

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How do I get legal guardianship of my grandson.

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 25, 2016

Please consult a local guardianship attorney. Guardianship and custody are not the same. Tell the attorney about your present arrangements. You...

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How can someone go about getting power of attorney removed from some one who is abusing her elderly mother who has Alzheimer's?

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 25, 2016

Report this to the court or the children and families services of the state (it may have a different name in PA) the agency can send an...

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Can executors of the estate restrict other family members from meetings regarding the estate?

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 25, 2016

Only the executors of the estate should attend the meeting. Your mother can retain an attorney to review the estate documents and explain them to...

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How can we compel a trustee named in the trust to read b4 the family the contents of the Will ? My Aunt died on March 20, 2014.

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 25, 2016

If you and other family members are not beneficiaries named in the will or trust, you are not entitled to know what is in each document. It's...

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How is irrevocable grantor trust terminated after the deaths of grantors?

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 25, 2016

Please speak to your estate planning attorney. I'm not sure that an irrevocable trust is the best way to go. Your attorney can address the...

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Can an irrevocable trust in FL be amended without the consent of all beneficiaries?

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 25, 2016

It's difficult, but not impossible, to amend an irrevocable trust in FL. In most cases, all beneficiaries must be notified of the proposed changes...

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What happens if the executor sells property that surrogate judge awarded to me?

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 25, 2016

consult an estate attorney in NJ ASAP.

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