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Who gets my dad's home and property after he passed?

Jacob's answer | Answered on January 17, 2014

This is one of those situations where having a qualified lawyer involved will likely save you time, headache, heartache, and money. There are so...

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When you have a will, is it legal to change it yourself?

Jacob's answer | Answered on January 17, 2014

Short answer: yes. You should check the Tennessee Code for instructions on how to write your own will legally. Even if you write your own will, you...

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Transferring assets to heir before becoming a medicaid recipient.

Jacob's answer | Answered on January 14, 2014

There is a 5 year look back period for gifting. However, your question is a bit unclear. Please clarify.

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What is a typical formula for distribution of monetary inheritance, 4 generations?

Jacob's answer | Answered on January 08, 2014

I am a bit confused by your question. You should probably speak with an estate planning attorney. Most of them will give free initial...

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What wording should be used in creating a will in which you do not want the father to have guardianship of the children?

Jacob's answer | Answered on January 08, 2014

Unfortunately, you do not have the right to decide who has custody of your children after your death. After your death the courts would take into...

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If a person with a life estate deed leaves and says she wants nothing further to do with it can her life estate be revoked

Jacob's answer | Answered on November 23, 2013

Almost this exact question was asked 2 weeks ago from a person in Tennessee. A life estate gives full possessory interest to whomever has the...

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A person who has life time estate

Jacob's answer | Answered on November 04, 2013

A person with a life estate has the right to possession of the real property that is the subject of the life estate. If he or she leaves the...

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Why do medical malpractice suits often omit a specified amount for damages?

Jacob's answer | Answered on October 20, 2013

Damages are findings of fact, which are for the jury to decide, so many lawyers like to let the jury make the determination.

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Can I sue a doctor for patient DR Confidentially?

Jacob's answer | Answered on October 07, 2013

Under these facts, you have had no damages. Since you have had no damages, you would not have a cause of action. Further, the other person...

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I successfully completed PGY1 in family medicine however was later dismissed from the program due to documentation issues.

Jacob's answer | Answered on September 25, 2013

I am answering this question colloquially, since my wife is a doctor and I was with her through residency. She has told me many times that being...

Jacob Shad Mason's Answers (112)

Who gets my dad's home and property after he passed?

When you have a will, is it legal to change it yourself?

Transferring assets to heir before becoming a medicaid recipient.

What is a typical formula for distribution of monetary inheritance, 4 generations?

What wording should be used in creating a will in which you do not want the father to have guardianship of the children?

If a person with a life estate deed leaves and says she wants nothing further to do with it can her life estate be revoked

A person who has life time estate

Why do medical malpractice suits often omit a specified amount for damages?

Can I sue a doctor for patient DR Confidentially?

I successfully completed PGY1 in family medicine however was later dismissed from the program due to documentation issues.