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Can I gain guardianship/custody of my younger sister?

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 13, 2013

Your chances of gaining guardianship of your sister if your parents are alive and she is living with them is very questionable since they are her...

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Probate a will in Jackson County Alabama. No assets, house in children's names.

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 13, 2013

You need to file the will with the court - but if there are no assets and you are certain that the house is in the names of the children, you do...

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Do I need to report an inheritance of life insurance money while trying to receive a loan modification on my mortgage?

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 13, 2013

You should always be honest when filing out an application for a loan modification. If you have the inheritance, it's in the bank or invested and...

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Once Im a US citizen, I want to petition my mother. Can she bring with her my minor sister 15yo? And what will be the process?

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 13, 2013

Both your mother and your sister need to go through the immigration process - from the beginning. You need to consult with an immigration attorney...

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We want to make a Trust and Will. Ours is simple - one marriage and 3 children. We want to leave everything to children.

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 13, 2013

I suggest that you consult with an estate plannng attorney. There are other documents that you should have, such as living will, power of attorney,...

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If I have no real estate or savings, can I do a simple will leaving whatever to my only son without having to get it notarizEd?

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 12, 2013

There are formalities requried to have a will legal. You must have at least two disinterested witnesses who sign and print their names and...

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I was planning to purchase a home and property in SC from my attorney's son in law. There was no contract. We agreed to close on

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 12, 2013

You should have had a contract - and an inspection. Please provide all the facts and any documents you have to a real estate attorney in the county...

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I just received a notice that my Trustees of my trust would like to dissolve it. What are my options?

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 12, 2013

It sounds like you are the beneficiary of a charitable remainder trust. You should have a copy of the trust - if you do not, please request one....

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Dad passed 16yrs ago, we were recently contacted about a 401k. We were told I needed to set up an estate to obtain the funds.

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 12, 2013

I suggest that you contact an attorney who practices estate administration / probate in Oregon,

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I own a building that I am leasing out, will that be income as I have filed for disability. will that effect it

Ruth's answer | Answered on August 09, 2013

It will be income - what else could it be? Ultimately, the income will flow to you. If this is a single member LLC, most likely your SS# was used...

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Can I gain guardianship/custody of my younger sister?

Probate a will in Jackson County Alabama. No assets, house in children's names.

Do I need to report an inheritance of life insurance money while trying to receive a loan modification on my mortgage?

Once Im a US citizen, I want to petition my mother. Can she bring with her my minor sister 15yo? And what will be the process?

We want to make a Trust and Will. Ours is simple - one marriage and 3 children. We want to leave everything to children.

If I have no real estate or savings, can I do a simple will leaving whatever to my only son without having to get it notarizEd?

I was planning to purchase a home and property in SC from my attorney's son in law. There was no contract. We agreed to close on

I just received a notice that my Trustees of my trust would like to dissolve it. What are my options?

Dad passed 16yrs ago, we were recently contacted about a 401k. We were told I needed to set up an estate to obtain the funds.

I own a building that I am leasing out, will that be income as I have filed for disability. will that effect it