Questions answered by Clarence Blake West

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What do I need to do?

Clarence's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

First the trailer is not your legal obligation. You do not have to do anything with it. The manager can make a claim against your father's estate...

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My son who had lived with his mother is living with another family under temporary guardianship. does it affect child support?

Clarence's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

You still have to pay child support. The question is to whom. The better question is why not ask for custody. Unless you are an unfit father...

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To prevent disputes after my parents pass away, my parents want to sell the house to my sister.Hows the easiest way to do this?

Clarence's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

Your parents may sell their property to anyone they choose for any price. Something to keep in mind is that if the house is sold below fair market...

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As executor of my father's estate may I except an offer on his home that I feel is realistic?

Clarence's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

This answer comes down to the 'fine print' in the document. For example if the house specifically is left to you and your sister she would have to...

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If uncontested, does there have to be a court hearing to appoint an estate administrator?

Clarence's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

If everyone agrees and signs a waiver a formal hearing is not required. Filing in Probate Court for letters of administration is required. If all...

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Mom had stroke affected her speech, memory & comprehending. Husband already declared incompetent hospital says he is next of kin

Clarence's answer | Answered on March 09, 2015

Is your mother concious and compentent now? If so a power of attorney would be beat. If she is unable to do that you should file for emergency...

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Do I need a lawyer or a WILL?

Clarence's answer | Answered on March 02, 2015

You can name (suggest) a person to have custody of your child after your death in your will. That is a strong suggestion but it does not beat his...

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I need a copy of my mothers will. She has dementia and is not herself. My brother is executor and will not give me a copy.

Clarence's answer | Answered on March 02, 2015

I am sorry to hear about your mother and that the problems are being compounded by your brother. The will is irrelevant at this time. It only...

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Left out of Grandfather's Will in Alabama, do I have any rights? My dad passed two years ago and his dad (my Grandfather)

Clarence's answer | Answered on January 30, 2015

I suggest you get a copy of the will from the Probate Court where your grandfather lived. Take it to an attorney to see if you are actually...

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I have a power of attorney that my mom did by noitary there was not a place for her if me to just the noitary and it has her

Clarence's answer | Answered on January 30, 2015

A valid POA requires the signature of the principal (your mother) or a signature at the conscious direction of the principal. The notary public...

Clarence Blake West's Answers (795)

What do I need to do?

My son who had lived with his mother is living with another family under temporary guardianship. does it affect child support?

To prevent disputes after my parents pass away, my parents want to sell the house to my sister.Hows the easiest way to do this?

As executor of my father's estate may I except an offer on his home that I feel is realistic?

If uncontested, does there have to be a court hearing to appoint an estate administrator?

Mom had stroke affected her speech, memory & comprehending. Husband already declared incompetent hospital says he is next of kin

Do I need a lawyer or a WILL?

I need a copy of my mothers will. She has dementia and is not herself. My brother is executor and will not give me a copy.

Left out of Grandfather's Will in Alabama, do I have any rights? My dad passed two years ago and his dad (my Grandfather)

I have a power of attorney that my mom did by noitary there was not a place for her if me to just the noitary and it has her