Questions answered by Ruth Elaine McMahon

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What are my options?

Ruth's answer | Answered on April 29, 2014

My advice is to call an attorney and discuss options with him or her. There are too many hypotheticals for us to answer on AVVO.

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Can I sue my daughter for an oral agreement to pay for a car purchased in 2009?

Ruth's answer | Answered on April 29, 2014

You must have signed something with the bank as a guarantor. If you are on the title, you can try to sell the car and pay it off. Get a copy of...

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Scams for positions being hired through authentic companies names

Ruth's answer | Answered on April 29, 2014

My guess is that you will never see the money. Did you provide them with a routing number to your bank or any personal information. If so, altert...

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Can i do a legal name change of a child that I have Legal Guardianship of until they are 18?

Ruth's answer | Answered on April 29, 2014

The person who has the name should be the one to change it - not a guardian. It would be unwise to change a name "legally" until the child becomes...

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My wife is buying property and putting it into a trust with out me on it. She is trying to build a business and cut me out .

Ruth's answer | Answered on April 29, 2014

If your wife intends to move to Georgia, most of your rights would be under Georgia law. If she stays in Florida, your rights would be under...

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My mother passed away with no Will. How do I settle her affairs long distance via probate court.

Ruth's answer | Answered on April 29, 2014

You should consult an estate attorney in the county where your mother lived. You will need an "intestate" estate (no Will) in order to pass the...

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Am I responsible for my wife's medical bill after she passed away. She had health insurance but it doesn't pay the deductables

Ruth's answer | Answered on April 29, 2014

While you are not personally responsible for her medical bills unless you guaranteed them, her estate is responsible. Please consult a probate...

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Debt attorney suggests I consult a will/trust attorney to put my house in my name or a trust. I have a judgment against me.

Ruth's answer | Answered on April 29, 2014

You should consult an estate attorney about probate - but putting a house in a trust will not protect the home from creditors.

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I've done TODs for brokerage accounts. And PODs for cash accounts. Where can I get a TOD form for my home?

Ruth's answer | Answered on April 28, 2014

You will need a deed prepared by a qualified real estate attorney. It will not be TOD - but will work as a survivorship deed. Please consult an...

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I took care of my boygriends grandmother for 8 yrd hsve never been paid any monies. She said that after her death and the sale

Ruth's answer | Answered on April 28, 2014

I assume from your question that she is now deceased. You can file a claim in the estate for services. If she is still alive, she could give you a...

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What are my options?

Can I sue my daughter for an oral agreement to pay for a car purchased in 2009?

Scams for positions being hired through authentic companies names

Can i do a legal name change of a child that I have Legal Guardianship of until they are 18?

My wife is buying property and putting it into a trust with out me on it. She is trying to build a business and cut me out .

My mother passed away with no Will. How do I settle her affairs long distance via probate court.

Am I responsible for my wife's medical bill after she passed away. She had health insurance but it doesn't pay the deductables

Debt attorney suggests I consult a will/trust attorney to put my house in my name or a trust. I have a judgment against me.

I've done TODs for brokerage accounts. And PODs for cash accounts. Where can I get a TOD form for my home?

I took care of my boygriends grandmother for 8 yrd hsve never been paid any monies. She said that after her death and the sale