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If a father grants a life estate to a son, but grants another son ownership, what are the rights the life estate son has?
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Answered on May 30, 2014
Is the father living? An attorney would have to see the chain of title evidencing these transfers to tell you anything for sure. It is not normal...
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Small estate closed(12k), found new $ (17K) total 29K does it need to go thru probate
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Answered on May 30, 2014
Good question! If heirs are few and identifiable, you might try asking the company holding the asset if they would take any other proof to...
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An owner's husband, who's name isn't on the deed (for asset protection) wants to be on board.
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Answered on May 30, 2014
The bylaws do need to be amended per process outlined in the covenants, conditions, restrictions and bylaws. It does not sound like a reason to...
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Regarding an Allegation of Exploitation of my elderly Mother
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Answered on May 30, 2014
Ask an attorney to prepare and affidavit to be notarized in which you swear that you were not the one that made the complaint against her.
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How to handle a wrongly created irrevocable trust?
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Answered on May 30, 2014
An attorney needs to know more to know if it was truly "wrongly created". Other attorneys correctly point out the issue of capacity. It is...
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Is an estate planning separate trust package possible with superior attorney at fixed rate less than $4,000?
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Answered on May 30, 2014
The fee sounds completely reasonable for what you are describing. Remember it is the advice not the documents you are paying for. It may include,...
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Does a great grandmother have the right to see the great grand kids
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Answered on May 30, 2014
As Mr. West pointed out, it sounds as if the parents are unfit since your sister has temporary guardianship. I am an estate and elder law attorney...
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My 93 year old father is paying a woman $150,000 for home care which will run out 18 months. Now unable to manage finances.
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Answered on May 30, 2014
You should make an appointment with an elder law attorney immediately. Elder law attorneys do just what you are describing, help your father...
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The cost to write up 2 wills ????
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Answered on May 30, 2014
It is not really possible to answer your question without more detail. My suggestion is that you find an attorney that practices in estate...
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How do I go about finding out information about my grandparents wills? Trust funds set up or bonds in my name?
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Answered on May 30, 2014
As one attorney that previously answered said, it is probably not possible to probate a will after 5 years. You should go to probate court and...