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A relative who is US citizen plans to be a legal guardian of child born in Italy. What are the pro's and con's

Ruth's answer | Answered on July 12, 2013

It would require more than a guardianship. First, your friend needs to go through immigration. And, if the cousin and the child are citiizens of...

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Am I entitled to anything in my father's last will and testament?

Ruth's answer | Answered on July 12, 2013

If you were formally adopted by your mother's spouse, you are his heir and not the heir of your biological father. It is now 2013. If your birth...

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My husband has a car in his name but I want to turn the car back in to the dealership can I turn it in even thou its not in my

Ruth's answer | Answered on July 11, 2013

If it's not in your name, you can't do anything with the car. If your husband is deceased and the car is an estate asset, there are ways to sell...

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What do I need to do to gain guardianship of my 15 year old sister, who lives in OK?

Ruth's answer | Answered on July 11, 2013

It will be difficult. I advise you to contact a guardianship attorney in the county where your sister lives. Provide all of the facts to him or her...

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My son need to get guaidianship of his dad who lives in florida

Ruth's answer | Answered on July 11, 2013

You need to consult a guardianship attorney in the county where the father lives because that is where a guardianship must be filed. You should be...

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In a will, can I select guardianship for my kids ? Or is it necessary for my husband's consent to make it legal?

Ruth's answer | Answered on July 11, 2013

If you predecease your husband, he will be their sole natural guardian. You can state your preference for an alternate, if your husband predeceases...

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My sister left me as executer of her will since her passing someone stole her original I have the copy can I still probate it?

Ruth's answer | Answered on July 11, 2013

You should be able to file the copy and explain the situation. Please consult a probate attorney in the county where she lived for assistance with...

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How to get out of a guardianship

Ruth's answer | Answered on July 11, 2013

You can resign. If you are filing annual reports with the court and the file is open, please consult your guardianship attorney and ask him or her...

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Hi, what kind of trust or any legal paper needed in order to prevent SSI payment and medicaid discontinue?

Ruth's answer | Answered on July 11, 2013

Please consult an attorney who prepares Special Needs Trusts. Each situation is different and needs to be evaluated.

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If I own a home from inheritance, my brother lives there, he is disabled. I plan on putting the house in my name.

Ruth's answer | Answered on July 11, 2013

When the deed to a parcel of real property is recorded, the taxing authority uses the owner's name and address to send tax bills. The owner also...

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