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My father-in-law, passed away in February 2012, my brother-in-law who is executor has done nothing to settle the estate.
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Answered on November 21, 2013
It is a good idea to get your own attorney. This is taking far too long and as executor your brother-in-law has a fiduciary obligation to share...
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How do I get out of a guardianship, if I get a divorce ?
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Answered on November 21, 2013
It appears that you are co-guardians. You can resign, so long as another guardian is in place. Please consult a guardianship attorney for advice...
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My husband has been named in his step-father's will as executor. Does this also give him the Power of Attorney?
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Answered on November 21, 2013
NO - a power of attorney is good during lifetime and ceases at death whereas a executor acts after death, but only with the approval of the court....
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How does a girl in Michigan gain guardianship of her siblings?
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Answered on November 20, 2013
You have an obligation to report the abuse so that your sister will not be abused anymore - and so that any other child will not be abused. Call...
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In this trust, If the husband dies first, Would the "specific distributions" not be made until the wife passes away?
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Answered on November 15, 2013
No distributions are made until the second spouse passes away.
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What to do about an Insolvent Estate
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Answered on November 15, 2013
I suggest that your son create a form letter addressed "to whom it may concern" to advise creditors, etc. that the estate is insolvent, it has no...
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30 yo adult feels she is unable to make decisions for herself and has asked me to become her guardian.
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Answered on November 15, 2013
A guardianship probably is not needed at this time. There is a voluntary guardianship that is quite easy to use - but the 30 year old adult's...
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Am I responsible for my dead wife's medical bills. She died in the emergency room was in the hospital less then two hours.
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Answered on November 15, 2013
Make sure that something is signed so that medical insurance covers the ER visit. You should be responsible for the co-pay.
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Can a power of attorney ban next of kin from seeing thear mother
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Answered on November 15, 2013
It depends on the languge in the Durable Power of Attorney....but it is more likely than not that the Agent can bar visitors. Try to talk with...
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Will the changes to the law made in 2004 invalidate my 2002 trust?
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Answered on November 14, 2013
There are changes in the law every year. We advise our clients to make appointments at least every two years so that their documents can be...
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