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Parents have guardianship of my son. Son gets workman's comp after my dad died.Now my sons father died.Can he get social sec?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 15, 2014

Your son should be entitled to social security because of his father's death. I do not know how the benefits may interact. They are both for...

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My dad's will written in Arizona. He died in Arizona. His bankd account and me - POA and executor is in TX. Probate needed ?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 15, 2014

Arizona is the correct place for probate. The executor may have to do creditor administration to have debts discharged. He should consult an...

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Estate in the state of MA.

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 15, 2014

The estate hasn't been in the court system - the guardianship has been in the court system. Probate is different. If the estate is in MA and the...

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Is family allowed to liquidate someones estate in order to help pay for her medical bills? She never appointed anyone as POA. Th

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 15, 2014

I suggest that you need a guardianship of the person and property because alternative documents are not in place. Without a guardianship, the...

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My daughter is getting married (qualifying event). Can I elect to change to a different plan?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 15, 2014

Ask your human resources person about this. He or she should give you the name of the person the company works with on the company's plan. Discuss...

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Deceased husbands car and car loan in his name only am i responsible for this debt

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 15, 2014

You are not responsible for the debt - but his estate is responsible. Consult a probate attorney to see what options are best for you.

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Should I consider Legal Separation instead of Divorce?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 15, 2014

You should consult a family law / divorce attorney for answers to your issues. Also, speak with your accountant about tax issues. If you are in CA...

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Can the Minnesota State Department of Revenue be sued for "wrongful assessment of back income taxes"?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 15, 2014

If you sue, you probably will not win because the governmental unit is probably exempt from lawsuits. It appears from the facts you presented that...

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Can I be paid for living as security at an estate.

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 15, 2014

The executors should lease the house for fair market value. You are fortunate that the executors are not charging you rent. That is your payment.

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A specific account listed in the trust was sold (no dollar amount) account not listed in trust and TOD is someone else.

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 15, 2014

If the accounts are payable on death to certain individuals, the bank records control. If the accounts were not payable on death or were payable on...

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Parents have guardianship of my son. Son gets workman's comp after my dad died.Now my sons father died.Can he get social sec?

My dad's will written in Arizona. He died in Arizona. His bankd account and me - POA and executor is in TX. Probate needed ?

Estate in the state of MA.

Is family allowed to liquidate someones estate in order to help pay for her medical bills? She never appointed anyone as POA. Th

My daughter is getting married (qualifying event). Can I elect to change to a different plan?

Deceased husbands car and car loan in his name only am i responsible for this debt

Should I consider Legal Separation instead of Divorce?

Can the Minnesota State Department of Revenue be sued for "wrongful assessment of back income taxes"?

Can I be paid for living as security at an estate.

A specific account listed in the trust was sold (no dollar amount) account not listed in trust and TOD is someone else.