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If one sibling has control over a elder parent, can that sibling tell other that lives with mom to move out

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 08, 2013

It depends on the way the sibling gained "control." If the sibling is a court appointed guardian, he or she has power to do a great deal. A...

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Insurance/ Annutiy

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 08, 2013

The trust should name beneficiaries if the trust is listed as owner. Please consult an estate admiistration attorney and show him or her the trust...

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2nd question, in regard to Relinquishment in 1981, one minor child of that marriage.What is to be done about lost inheritance?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 08, 2013

a descendant has rights to inherit from a family when parental rights were terminated - unless the descendant was adopted by another family after...

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My sister was not declared incompetent until 2012,can she make a claim to recover assets that were taken from our joint savings

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 08, 2013

A guardian may make a claim unless the statute of limitations has run. Please consult an attorney and provide all of the facts to him or her.

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If there is a will for probate court homes are listed except for the lot next to the home do that have to be sold as asset

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 08, 2013

We do not have enough facts to provide a specific answer. In general, however, it doesn't matter who lives in a house or next to property, all...

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My 30 yr old daughter has received a sixteen thousand dollar settlement and wants to open a joint checking acct with me.

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 07, 2013

It certainly could affect your payments. Joint checking/savings accounts can be problems and it would be best for your daughter to open an account...

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Both elderly parents have gone from Hospital, to nursing home within the last 2 wks.

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 07, 2013

Is DCF seeking guardianship? That is the usual pattern. Gnerally, DCF seeks a professional guardian. However, if there is a valid Durable Power of...

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How do we get an inventory and accounting of an estate and find out what is due heirs and when? Mismanagement of funds?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 07, 2013

You and your siblings should retain an attorney. This is taking far too long and you should have had an Inventory within 6 months of the beginning...

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The executor of my grandmothers will wants to step down. I am the beneficiary. what are the steps that need to happen.

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 07, 2013

If your grandmother had a Will, she may have named a successor. If so, the successor should act or decline. If not, you could become the executor...

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If you die without a will, and have living adult children, does the state (probate) take your property and assets?

Ruth's answer | Answered on May 06, 2013

That is not true. She will die "intestate" (without a will) but a probate estate should be opened by one of her children. Creditors must be paid...

Ruth Elaine McMahon's Answers (5791)

If one sibling has control over a elder parent, can that sibling tell other that lives with mom to move out

Insurance/ Annutiy

2nd question, in regard to Relinquishment in 1981, one minor child of that marriage.What is to be done about lost inheritance?

My sister was not declared incompetent until 2012,can she make a claim to recover assets that were taken from our joint savings

If there is a will for probate court homes are listed except for the lot next to the home do that have to be sold as asset

My 30 yr old daughter has received a sixteen thousand dollar settlement and wants to open a joint checking acct with me.

Both elderly parents have gone from Hospital, to nursing home within the last 2 wks.

How do we get an inventory and accounting of an estate and find out what is due heirs and when? Mismanagement of funds?

The executor of my grandmothers will wants to step down. I am the beneficiary. what are the steps that need to happen.

If you die without a will, and have living adult children, does the state (probate) take your property and assets?