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Can she be involuntarily committed for treatment and if so how is this done?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 04, 2016

report this to the state agency for children and families and they will keep the information secret but will investigate the matter. If they feel...

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Should we get guardianship or temporary custody for my grandson? How would we get it? Or should he just emancipate himself?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 04, 2016

Both parents must be notified if you seek guardianship or custody. That does not seem to be in your grandson's best interests. I suggest that you...

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How can my mother and I obtain paperwork; w/o knowing the company that holds the policy. Can they cash w/o my mom?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 04, 2016

Your mother should open a probate estate and obtain an Order requiring uncle's wife to turn over all paperwork. Your mother should consult an...

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What assets are accessible to creditors after someone is deceased?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 04, 2016

The retirement accounts go to the designated beneficiary. The manufactured home is homestead and is not available to creditors (except medical, in...

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Does the house go to my grandmothers 2 daughters as willed?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 04, 2016

The children of the spouse have no rights to the house other than a possible 33%. Please consult the attorney for grandmother's estate....if you...

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How can i get money back for services i already paid for the owner of business died?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 03, 2016

file a claim against the estate. You have a limited amount of time to do this. Please contact an estate attorney for details.

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How can we get the problematic brother removed as personal representative?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 03, 2016

You must have an attorney. Please speak with him/her about the problems. File a petition to have brother removed and spell out the problems in the...

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Would the buyer or I be responsible if he decided to quit making the payments?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 03, 2016

You signed the original contract with the company and you would still be responsible for payments if the buyer defaulted.

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How should I file my tax status if I am separated and claim one of my 2 children so that I get a refund at the end of the year?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 03, 2016

The judgment of divorce should control. If you have agreed to claim one child and she will claim one child, each of you will be single but head of...

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How do I stop paying the credit card or must I continue payments, not wanting to involve my siblings?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 02, 2016

It depends on whose charges are on the credit card. If they belong to your father, they should have been involved in probate. Depending on the...

Ruth Elaine McMahon's Answers (5791)

Can she be involuntarily committed for treatment and if so how is this done?

Should we get guardianship or temporary custody for my grandson? How would we get it? Or should he just emancipate himself?

How can my mother and I obtain paperwork; w/o knowing the company that holds the policy. Can they cash w/o my mom?

What assets are accessible to creditors after someone is deceased?

Does the house go to my grandmothers 2 daughters as willed?

How can i get money back for services i already paid for the owner of business died?

How can we get the problematic brother removed as personal representative?

Would the buyer or I be responsible if he decided to quit making the payments?

How should I file my tax status if I am separated and claim one of my 2 children so that I get a refund at the end of the year?

How do I stop paying the credit card or must I continue payments, not wanting to involve my siblings?