Questions answered by Ruth Elaine McMahon

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What is the best way to find a divorce attorney experienced in handling divorces involving business valuations?

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

You may check with the Indiana Bar Associaiton or the local Bar Association for names. But, you need to interview several attorneys - asking the...

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My wife and I have been embezzling from our business for a year now. We are now getting a divorce.

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

You should consult a criminal law attorney. You and your wife have real problems!!!

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What can I do with a check without sufficient funds?

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

writing a check with NSF is a criminal offense. You can check with local law enforcement. Otherwise, you could try small claims court - this is a...

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What can he do to get full custody of his younger siblings ?

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

Your nephew is a minor and he probably cannot do anything about custody or guardianship until he becomes 18. You need to consult a guardianship or...

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How can I take my daughter from my mom's home if my mom has guardianship and is not willing to let me take my daughter?

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

If you went to the courthouse, are you sure that there was no court Order giving your mother guardianship? You need to check the court files to...

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My friend was in jail last year and gave me power of attorney. He got out and was out for little over a year.

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

The POA is probably still good. They are generally good until revoked. The notary stamp expiration has nothing to do with how long the POA is...

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An Irrevocable Trust was said to be lost/stolen. A new changed Will has been made. I thought Irr.Trusts can't be changed?

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

Are you sure it was an irrevocable trust? Could it be a revocable trust? If it was an irrevocable trust, it has a trustee - somewhere. If you...

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WE WOuld like to gift stock to our children. What taxes apply, on what amount, who pays the tax and what is gift limit per yea

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

Each of you has a $5,250,00 exemption for estate tax, so most likely no tax must be paid for gifts. That amount will increase slightly next year....

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Is a ILIT considered a , well not a person exactly but a separate entity in regards to taxes.

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

ILITS are created so that they are not included in the estate of a decedent - provided they meet certain requirements. If the ILIT held life...

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How can we get a copy of a deceased person's will if probate was bypassed and a trust was set up?

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 02, 2013

It is more likely than not that all provisions are in the trust. Wills are supposed to be filed with the probate court in the county where the...

Ruth Elaine McMahon's Answers (5791)

What is the best way to find a divorce attorney experienced in handling divorces involving business valuations?

My wife and I have been embezzling from our business for a year now. We are now getting a divorce.

What can I do with a check without sufficient funds?

What can he do to get full custody of his younger siblings ?

How can I take my daughter from my mom's home if my mom has guardianship and is not willing to let me take my daughter?

My friend was in jail last year and gave me power of attorney. He got out and was out for little over a year.

An Irrevocable Trust was said to be lost/stolen. A new changed Will has been made. I thought Irr.Trusts can't be changed?

WE WOuld like to gift stock to our children. What taxes apply, on what amount, who pays the tax and what is gift limit per yea

Is a ILIT considered a , well not a person exactly but a separate entity in regards to taxes.

How can we get a copy of a deceased person's will if probate was bypassed and a trust was set up?