Questions answered by Ruth Elaine McMahon

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Do I need a lawyer to set up a Living Trust?

Ruth's answer | Answered on July 06, 2015

I recommend that you consult an estate planning attorney to have a trust prepared. There are many technicalities that must be observed to create a...

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POA and Guardianship in TX

Ruth's answer | Answered on July 02, 2015

A POA terminates on death. A guardian cannot act after death. A guardian must file an accounting and other documents to be disdharged as guardian...

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I received a letter from court from ex wanting guardianship of minor/guardianship of property. How do I respond to this?

Ruth's answer | Answered on July 02, 2015

Please consult a guardianship attorney ASAP to assist you!

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Can I finance a car from a dealership with just a learners permit?

Ruth's answer | Answered on June 16, 2015

Probably not - but ask the dealership.

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Do I need a power of attorney to make decisions about my biological dad if my stepdad adopted me

Ruth's answer | Answered on June 16, 2015

You need a Durable Power of Attorney and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care in order to make decisions for the benefit of your father. You...

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Is it possible for the courts to deem my guardian unfit and emancipate me?

Ruth's answer | Answered on June 11, 2015

We do not know enoough factd to answer this appropriately. We do not know why a guardian was appointed in the first place. You may be able to have...

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What is the best way to protect my home (and other assets) from potential creditors and lawsuits?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 28, 2015

I suggest that you contact an estate planning attorney to review your estate plan and advise you. For your home, you probably should purchase it as...

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My mother died in 2015. She left a will with my brother as Executor. He distributed the assets without probating the will.

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 28, 2015

I do not understand how your brother accessed assets without Leters of Administration (issued by Probate Court). I suggest that you consult a...

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How can we add daughter and husband to city lot deed to insure the lot would be theirs upon our death without probate?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 28, 2015

Please consult a real estate attorney who can prepare the appropriate deed.

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What motion needs to be filed in probate court by an heir in order to receive and emergency disbursement of funds?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 28, 2015

First, you need an attorney. You cannot represent yourself in a FL probate Then, your attorney will file the appropriate motion.

Ruth Elaine McMahon's Answers (5791)

Do I need a lawyer to set up a Living Trust?

POA and Guardianship in TX

I received a letter from court from ex wanting guardianship of minor/guardianship of property. How do I respond to this?

Can I finance a car from a dealership with just a learners permit?

Do I need a power of attorney to make decisions about my biological dad if my stepdad adopted me

Is it possible for the courts to deem my guardian unfit and emancipate me?

What is the best way to protect my home (and other assets) from potential creditors and lawsuits?

My mother died in 2015. She left a will with my brother as Executor. He distributed the assets without probating the will.

How can we add daughter and husband to city lot deed to insure the lot would be theirs upon our death without probate?

What motion needs to be filed in probate court by an heir in order to receive and emergency disbursement of funds?