Ruth Elaine McMahon's Answers (5791)

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Is attempting to defaud a criminal matter in a probate case?

Ruth's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

Please retain an attorney. This is not a do it yourself project. If you cannot afford an attorney, check with Legal Aid.

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If you are divorced and the parents of your ex husband left money in the will to your children how can you find out?

Ruth's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

The law in Florida is that a Will must be filed with the probate court in the county where the decedent died. Check with Palm Beach County (unless...

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Does my sister-in-law who is the mother of my deceased brother's 19 year old disabled son have to be appointed his guardian?

Ruth's answer | Answered on June 09, 2016

Sister in law is the natural guardian of her son. If her son is over the legal age (18 or so depending on where he lives) she could file for...

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Am I legally liable for not filing as administrator of my deceased brother's "estate".

Ruth's answer | Answered on June 08, 2016

You are NOT legally liable for not filing as administrator of your brother's estate. All debts would be paid from estate - and there are no assets.

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Any legal action possible against mother?

Ruth's answer | Answered on June 08, 2016

If mother sells the house after she is married to Bob she will still have financial security due to her marriage. Bob will provide mother with...

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Is adoption of my children with blood sister better than guardianship?

Ruth's answer | Answered on June 08, 2016

please consult the attorney representing you for an answer. Adoption is permanent. Guardianship may be permanent in this situation.

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Can someone who is legally an adult get married when they have a legal gaurdian?

Ruth's answer | Answered on June 08, 2016

Isn't there something in the court order re marriage? Many states place restrictions on marriage without court approval. Please consult your...

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I'm on the deed to my deceased brother's house, if the trustee sells it do I get the profits or do they pay his credit card debt

Ruth's answer | Answered on June 08, 2016

If you are actually on the deed as an owner, the trustees cannot sell the house without your signature. Please consult an estate attorney so that...

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My parents left a Will making my 2 siblings & me Co-Executors &Trustees, they got it changed to Dual without even notifying me.

Ruth's answer | Answered on June 07, 2016

a DPOA is not a will or trust. If you were named agent or attorney-in-fact in a prior DPOA, you should have been notified. A DPOA "dies" with the...

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If a trust benificiary signs an inheritance disclaimer do they have any recourse to re- claim property later

Ruth's answer | Answered on June 07, 2016

Problem #1 - home should have been purchased for fair market value, not a discounted value. Girlfriend was not your brother's wife when she died. ...

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