Questions answered by Arnold Garson Cohen

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What can be done to a person who has power of attorney over someone and is not named in a revocable living trust?

Arnold's answer | Answered on December 06, 2015

You do not appear to have any status regarding the mother of your friends. Your friends would be wise to consult a probate lawyer in the area in...

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What can I do if we were victim of a wire transfer fraud?

Arnold's answer | Answered on December 04, 2015

The FBI uses those complaints to determine patterns of fraud and to put together cases that may persuade the US Attorney to prosecute. Unless you...

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Can brother P.O.A gift his wife $14,000 three days before my moms death. Estate to be divided 50/50 brother & myself

Arnold's answer | Answered on December 03, 2015

Both Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Potter have offered useful comments. What he did is highly suspicious, but you should have a lawyer tell you whether a...

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Can a gifted condo be contested and do I need a real estate attorney?

Arnold's answer | Answered on December 03, 2015

Yes and Yes. These cases are fact specific and need to be placed within the context of applicable state law.. You should consult an experienced...

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I live in Connecticut, my mom passed the home is in probate state saids I owe child support from the 1970s over 30 years ago?

Arnold's answer | Answered on August 31, 2015

You did not ask a question. If you want to know whether you still owe child support, you should take the orders directing payment of child support...

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Executor abuse of power in spending estate monies; conflict of interest paying husband, friends and certain beneficiaries

Arnold's answer | Answered on August 31, 2015

You did not ask a question. To comment on your statement would be speculating on what it is that you want to know.

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How can I get my aunt to sign a quitclaim deed, my deceased uncle who did not have a will, I am on the deed also

Arnold's answer | Answered on August 30, 2015

You can buy her out if she will agree to sell. I recommend that you consult a lawyer if you go that route.

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What is the best way to handle caring for my 90 year old friend who is coming to live with me.

Arnold's answer | Answered on August 30, 2015

If your friend is still competent, he should appoint someone as his attorney in fact for both health care decisions and for financial management in...

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If I need emergency custody. How can I go about doing so without an attorney? I can't afford the up front costs.

Arnold's answer | Answered on August 30, 2015

Possibly you can get useful guidance without cost from Legal Aid of East Tennessee. It has an office in Knoxville at 637-0484. It may have an...

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What is the landlords responsibility of a tenant's property after they die? What legal way can I get the property in the apt

Arnold's answer | Answered on August 29, 2015

Ms. Papay gave you an excellent answer. Consult a lawyer quickly. You may locate them using the Find a Lawyer link at the top of this screem

Arnold Garson Cohen's Answers (5855)

What can be done to a person who has power of attorney over someone and is not named in a revocable living trust?

What can I do if we were victim of a wire transfer fraud?

Can brother P.O.A gift his wife $14,000 three days before my moms death. Estate to be divided 50/50 brother & myself

Can a gifted condo be contested and do I need a real estate attorney?

I live in Connecticut, my mom passed the home is in probate state saids I owe child support from the 1970s over 30 years ago?

Executor abuse of power in spending estate monies; conflict of interest paying husband, friends and certain beneficiaries

How can I get my aunt to sign a quitclaim deed, my deceased uncle who did not have a will, I am on the deed also

What is the best way to handle caring for my 90 year old friend who is coming to live with me.

If I need emergency custody. How can I go about doing so without an attorney? I can't afford the up front costs.

What is the landlords responsibility of a tenant's property after they die? What legal way can I get the property in the apt