Ruth Elaine McMahon's Answers (5791)

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My mom wont give me my diamond which she has been safekeeping for me because she does not want me to sell it. What can I do?

Ruth's answer | Answered on March 21, 2014

You may want to contact an attorney and present all of the facts to him or her. It may be that just a letter from an attorney will motivate your...

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In your experience involving "family" revocable trusts where the total trust assets are about $2.5 million; and, primary duties

Ruth's answer | Answered on March 21, 2014

Trustees are entitled to fees and reimbursement of costs. A trustee who manages 2 properties and an investment account should certainly be entitled...

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What form is used to reopen my aunts estate with probate amt approx 34,000.00

Ruth's answer | Answered on March 21, 2014

In Florida, you must have an attorney for probate and guardianship. Please consult the probate attorney and he or she will file the appropriate...

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What happens after you file caveat,and person holding will takes his time probating ?

Ruth's answer | Answered on March 20, 2014

consult an estate attorney - your mother may not have had the capacity to execute a will. There could have been undue influence, etc. See an...

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Both of my parents have died. I have joint accounts with right of survivorship with first my mom and then my dad after she died

Ruth's answer | Answered on March 20, 2014

You should consult an attorney and provide all of the facts to him or her. Your attorney can advise you regarding what should be done.

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My father has,severe dementia. Obsessive compulsive disorder and paranoia. He is 90 yrs old and refuses or cannot make rational

Ruth's answer | Answered on March 20, 2014

Please consult with a guardianship attorney. Based on the facts that you provided, it appears that guardianship will be the best alternative.

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Just by being a older child override power of attorney

Ruth's answer | Answered on March 20, 2014

Being an older child DOES NOT override a Durable Power of Attorney. There are different types of powers of attorney, so the document must be read...

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Marriage before death

Ruth's answer | Answered on March 20, 2014

The estate would be responsible for your medical bills --- but they would have to be paid before your estate is distributed to a spouse. Please...

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My mom passed away,couple ,in her will I get 20% of her 4 O K

Ruth's answer | Answered on March 20, 2014

beneficiary designations must be signed - please consult an estate attorney ASAP to assist you.

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Estate Property with no Will.

Ruth's answer | Answered on March 20, 2014

I'm sorry for your loss. Unfortuately, verbal statements aren't worth anything in probate. If the house is valued at 120k, you must pay 120k - fair...

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