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According to our New Jersey trust agreement, the trustee was obligated to distribute a certain percentage of the trust to me

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

I suggest that you consult an estate attorney and show him/her the trust. Did the trustee give his/her advice in writing? If so, take that to the...

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Guardianship

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 06, 2015

The first thing you need to do is consult a guardianship attorney and explain what has gone on.

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How do I go about doing a trust?

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 06, 2015

Your husband needs a Will naming you as Personal Representative/executrix. He may need a trust naming you as trustee. Your husband needs to consult...

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Must I pay her hospital bills after my mothers death,or can I just wait and see if a claim against the estate is made?

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 05, 2015

I your mother was on Medicare or Medicaid, you should wait to see what will be paid. Each potential creditor should get a copy of the Notice to...

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Mother passed away no will or trust

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 05, 2015

I'm sorry for your loss. I suggest that you make an appointment with a probate/estate attorney. Take a list of your mother's children, a list of...

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Am I entitled to any interest in the properties due to inestate succession?

Ruth's answer | Answered on September 22, 2015

Please consult a probate attorney and provide him or her with the documents you have ASAP. I appears that your grandmother inherited everything...

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Physician bill that never treated me.

Ruth's answer | Answered on July 23, 2015

The doctor didn't actually treat you - but the doctor was consulted during your visit to the ER, talked with you and advised you that he/she could...

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Can I take my Brother to court for not paying me back for a down payment on a tractor trailer that he is using for business?

Ruth's answer | Answered on July 23, 2015

Do you have a promissory note signed by him. Verbal agreements aren't worth much. Please consult a business attorney where you live.

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Is it legal for someone to transfer money from their account to mine if they are married?

Ruth's answer | Answered on July 23, 2015

Don't do it. Let him find someone else. You could loose your food stamps.

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If a friend of mine took out a loan in her name but gave me the money what financial obligations if any do I have?

Ruth's answer | Answered on July 23, 2015

If your friend gave you the money to cover your financial obligations, you owe her the full amount of the loan, plus interest. It's your...

Ruth Elaine McMahon's Answers (5791)

According to our New Jersey trust agreement, the trustee was obligated to distribute a certain percentage of the trust to me

Guardianship

How do I go about doing a trust?

Must I pay her hospital bills after my mothers death,or can I just wait and see if a claim against the estate is made?

Mother passed away no will or trust

Am I entitled to any interest in the properties due to inestate succession?

Physician bill that never treated me.

Can I take my Brother to court for not paying me back for a down payment on a tractor trailer that he is using for business?

Is it legal for someone to transfer money from their account to mine if they are married?

If a friend of mine took out a loan in her name but gave me the money what financial obligations if any do I have?