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Refund of unused client trust money

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 24, 2012

If the law firm continues to avoid returning the deposit or accounting for work that has been done, you should contact the State Bar in Washington...

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If we need a probate lawyer, which state? Do we need a lawyer in both CA & CT?

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 24, 2012

You should not need an attorney in CT since your sister died in CA. The appropriate place to open an estate is where your sister lived - CA. 401(k)...

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Power of attorneys and wills

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 24, 2012

I am sorry to hear of your husband's illness. There are several types of powers of attorney; one for financial affairs, one for authority to make...

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My grandson who is 2 years old lives in nevada and I want to file to be his guardian in arizona.

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 24, 2012

I do not practice in Nevada or Arizona, but you will need the advice of a guardianship attorney in Nevada and in Arizona. Since your grandson is in...

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Can I get my money back that a parent took when I was too young to have anything but custodial accounts?

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 23, 2012

You can try - but no attorney can guarantee that you will win. If you go to court and win, does your father have enough funds to repay you and your...

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My Domestic Partner basically broke up and is refusing to Return My personal Property and pay money based on agreement signed

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 23, 2012

You don't have much time before November 10 - I suggest that you see an attorney as soon as possible. Take the contracts, etc. with you to the...

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Can I get temporary or permanent custody of my Nephew?

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 23, 2012

I agree that this appears to be dangerous for the baby. I do not practice in NY, but each state has a Children and Families division (porotective...

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Do I have the right to ask to see a list of all monies he had at time of death and see the amounts all siblings are getting ? A

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 23, 2012

If you are a beneficiary of the Will or Trust, you have an absolute right to know the date of death value of the house and the amount of the sale....

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Can I waive an appraisal to sell a residuary estate for the purpose of establishing a trust for my daughter? Jurisdiction is WV

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 22, 2012

As your daughter's guardian of the property, you are a fiduciary and must act in her best interest. I do not practice law in West Virginia, but in...

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I have a financial agreement with my employer. Is this agreement binding if it is not signed by either party?

Ruth's answer | Answered on October 19, 2012

Agreements that are not signed are not binding.

Ruth Elaine McMahon's Answers (5791)

Refund of unused client trust money

If we need a probate lawyer, which state? Do we need a lawyer in both CA & CT?

Power of attorneys and wills

My grandson who is 2 years old lives in nevada and I want to file to be his guardian in arizona.

Can I get my money back that a parent took when I was too young to have anything but custodial accounts?

My Domestic Partner basically broke up and is refusing to Return My personal Property and pay money based on agreement signed

Can I get temporary or permanent custody of my Nephew?

Do I have the right to ask to see a list of all monies he had at time of death and see the amounts all siblings are getting ? A

Can I waive an appraisal to sell a residuary estate for the purpose of establishing a trust for my daughter? Jurisdiction is WV

I have a financial agreement with my employer. Is this agreement binding if it is not signed by either party?