Questions answered by Ruth Elaine McMahon

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What is the fastest way to get my niece to come and stay in the United States

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

Please consult a local immigration attorney for a specific answer.

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I have Power Of Attorney for my sister with Alzheimer's Disease and she'd like to be cremated. What are my legal obligations?

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

A durable power of attorney ceases at death so you have no legal rights to make that decision after your sister passes. As a sister, you may be the...

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How do I get the trustees/executor to send me a copy of the trust document? My children are the beneficiary's.

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

As a beneficiary, you should receive annual accountings and you are entitled to a copy of the will or trust. Keep writing to the trustee and send...

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Why would a title company request certified copies of an estates probate records two years after the estate has been closed?

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

The decedent probably owned real property and searching estate records is part of a title search re that property. There could have been a title...

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What happens to my father's property ?

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

It is likely that the present wife and 4 children will share. Please consult an Indiana attorney for a more specific answer. The estate will be an...

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Does someone have the right to fight for assets of a decreased great grandfather if not named in will but siblings are.

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

It is doubtful that someone adopted out of a family will be successful in seeking assets from a deceased great grandfather. Most states (I do not...

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Do I need an attorney for a reverse Mortgage put under my mothers name?

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 13, 2015

You need to consult a real estate attorney to advise you. This is not a do it yourself project!

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Do I need a probate Lawyer in New York state? My parents will was made in Canada. USA financial institution won't recognize it.

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 09, 2015

You need to probate the will in the state where your parents resided. If they lived in NY , you will need an attorney who is licensed to practice...

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How can we gain emergency guardianship of our 2 1/2 granddaughter who we are afraid for her safety.

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

Please consult a guardianship attorney ASAP. It may be necessary for you to report this behavior to the State's office of children and family...

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Why would an executor and/or his attorney file two or three continuances on a probate case? The inventory has not been filed.

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

The attorney represents the executor, not the beneficiaries. This is why you are not getting specific information from your brother's attorney. Do...

Ruth Elaine McMahon's Answers (5791)

What is the fastest way to get my niece to come and stay in the United States

I have Power Of Attorney for my sister with Alzheimer's Disease and she'd like to be cremated. What are my legal obligations?

How do I get the trustees/executor to send me a copy of the trust document? My children are the beneficiary's.

Why would a title company request certified copies of an estates probate records two years after the estate has been closed?

What happens to my father's property ?

Does someone have the right to fight for assets of a decreased great grandfather if not named in will but siblings are.

Do I need an attorney for a reverse Mortgage put under my mothers name?

Do I need a probate Lawyer in New York state? My parents will was made in Canada. USA financial institution won't recognize it.

How can we gain emergency guardianship of our 2 1/2 granddaughter who we are afraid for her safety.

Why would an executor and/or his attorney file two or three continuances on a probate case? The inventory has not been filed.