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What rights will I have to my home purchased during marriage if my husband passes before I do, and I am not on the title?
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Answered on September 26, 2013
The answer depends on whether you each have wills and perhaps a premarital agreement. If you do not have wills, the law in the state where you live...
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My mom has guardianship of my 7 yr old daughter, she also has physical custody and wont let me see her, can I go pick her up?
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Answered on September 24, 2013
no.
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I have a DPOA for my dad. He is going through a difficult divorce. What are my rights? Can I step in on his behalf?
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Answered on September 24, 2013
It depends on the terms of the DPOA. If it is springing DPOA, your father must be incapacitated in order for you to act for him. If it is not a...
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Is there any legal recourse for receiving survivor benefits?
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Answered on September 24, 2013
Unless your father designated the SNT as the beneficiary, the employer is justified to make the benefits payable to your mother. You may want to...
The beneficiary of a trust has died. Can the trustee (in cooperation with the heirs) choose to sell assets and distribute cash?
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Answered on September 24, 2013
the trustee should consult an attorney and provide all of the information to him or her - then, follow the advice. Trust administration is...
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Probate:something is given to the estate att. from a benificiary, can another beneficiary request that w/out hiring an attorney?
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Answered on September 24, 2013
as a beneficiary, you are entitled to see "back up" and paperwork for things of this type. You should be able to request it from either of the co...
In probate can an administrator over an estate obtain a bond if they have a previous felony of grand theft?
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Answered on September 24, 2013
The bond company should ask if you have been convicted of a felony. Also, depending on the jurisdiction where an administrator is nominated, the...
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My father had a major stroke leaving Him unresponsive. I understand I need to obtain Guardianship. Do I have to get a Lawyer?
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Answered on September 10, 2013
I'm sorry about your father. Under Florida law, you must be represented by an attorney. You cannot proceed with a guardianship on your own. Please...
Revocable QTIP trust assets converted to irrevocable trust
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Answered on September 10, 2013
If assets are being transferred to an irrevocable QTIP trust, I assume that you had the trust prepared by an attorney who is proficient in estate...
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Would it be beneficial for me to go on and hire a lawyer 2 fight4 guardianship of my granddaughter
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Answered on September 10, 2013
I'm sorry about your loss and the problems you and your grandchildren face. In a situation such as this, it is always appropraite to consult with...
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