Questions answered by Gerald F. O'Brien

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Why would medicade but a lean on a dead persons estate.

Gerald's answer | Answered on June 13, 2015

First, allow me to express my condolences. Your father was likely a Medicaid recipient during his lifetime. Included among the requirements to...

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I have some unclaimed money that the state is holding ... i have given them all the proof that my corporation belonged to me

Gerald's answer | Answered on June 10, 2015

You're question raises more questions. Were the funds originally in the name of the corporation? When were the funds deposited ? When did you...

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I recently submitted a Florida General Power Of Attorney to a friend of mines bank, who has dementia. The bank responded with...

Gerald's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

Banks tend to be very cautious. You should contact an attorney to review the validity of the Power of Attorney. Did an attorney draft the...

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What can we do to get moms money and medical records from a nursing home she's no longer at??

Gerald's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

Have the Social Security checks immediately redirected so that they are no longer being sent to the nursing home. Contact an attorney. Contact...

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Hi, my father-in-law died in Florida this past January. He is survived by his second wife and his five adult children.

Gerald's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

I agree with my colleagues, there is a requirement to have the Will deposited with the Clerk of Court within 10 days from the date of death. As to...

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What makes a will valid. My father died two years ago and a "will" unknown to his children has popped up from a unknown source.

Gerald's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

If the previously unknown Will meets with the requirements for a valid Will in Florida, it will be presumed valid. I strongly suggest you contact...

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I've been living at my mom's house. Now my brother has guardianship of property. He wants to sell house.

Gerald's answer | Answered on June 04, 2015

Although, with prior court approval, your brother may have the ability to sell the home and may, ultimately, be successful in removing you from the...

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At what age does a minor's conservatorship end in Florida?

Gerald's answer | Answered on May 06, 2015

Florida Guardianship Law is found at Chapter 744 of the Florida Statutes. Section 744.102(13) defines a "Minor" as a person under 18 years of age....

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My ex inherited money but signed it over to girlfriend is there anything I can do

Gerald's answer | Answered on May 05, 2015

You're not providing much information. Did your ex owe the money pursuant to an alimony obligation or some other obligation? Do you have a Court...

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Minor change of last name

Gerald's answer | Answered on May 05, 2015

Florida Statute 68.07 sets forth the requirements for a change of name. You should discuss your plans with an attorney. I suggest that you, the...

Gerald F. O'Brien's Answers (156)

Why would medicade but a lean on a dead persons estate.

I have some unclaimed money that the state is holding ... i have given them all the proof that my corporation belonged to me

I recently submitted a Florida General Power Of Attorney to a friend of mines bank, who has dementia. The bank responded with...

What can we do to get moms money and medical records from a nursing home she's no longer at??

Hi, my father-in-law died in Florida this past January. He is survived by his second wife and his five adult children.

What makes a will valid. My father died two years ago and a "will" unknown to his children has popped up from a unknown source.

I've been living at my mom's house. Now my brother has guardianship of property. He wants to sell house.

At what age does a minor's conservatorship end in Florida?

My ex inherited money but signed it over to girlfriend is there anything I can do

Minor change of last name