Questions answered by Arlene Kline

Archived

How can I find a owner of a trust if lost all of the paper work and don't remember who did the trust

Arlene's answer | Answered on July 15, 2015

If this was a trust you did - go look in the check registers for legal fees paid. As suggested, if real estate was added to the trust, the...

Archived

Execution of a trust

Arlene's answer | Answered on July 15, 2015

If you are an interested person, you should be able to get a copy. Ask the attorney who prepared the trust for a copy. The problem with trusts...

Archived

What is the difference between a power of attorney and legal guardianship.

Arlene's answer | Answered on July 14, 2015

A person can create a durable or health care power of attorney to create a agency type of authorize so one can act on his or her behalf But they...

Archived

My son is the insured on a life insurance policy owned by my mother. She died 3/13 as a resident of Michigan.

Arlene's answer | Answered on July 13, 2015

Changing ownership of a policy is different than collecting as a beneficiary - which appears were none listed Letters Testamentary is when there...

Archived

What kind of lawyer do I need?

Arlene's answer | Answered on July 13, 2015

The will should be probated either by a formal estate or a petition for no administration which spreads the will of record, if the assets are under...

Archived

My mom got a Will from the Estate of the late Marjorie L Barber the will reads that my Mom is to get 45 percent of the total

Arlene's answer | Answered on July 13, 2015

Cost of administration and fees as well as any legal debt and taxes are paid before anyone gets a distribution If the will says she gets 45% it is...

Archived

I need probate help, but I just need some questions answered. Do any lawyers offer help just for answering questions ?

Arlene's answer | Answered on July 13, 2015

Ask your question on this site. Most probate help can be paid from the assets you inherit or if you are acting as the personal representative,...

Archived

I received a letter from court from ex wanting guardianship of minor/guardianship of property. How do I respond to this?

Arlene's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

if you employee an attorney - the attorney can ask that the hearing be continued to allow you more time to find out why the guardianship is being...

Archived

Can I force the Trustee of my deceased Fathers Trust to disburse all the funds that are set for for my distribution?

Arlene's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

As said trustee has discretion as to what is paid - however some states allow for early termination of a trust if it is below a certain amount and...

Archived

If you purchase a vehicle that was part of a probate estate do you have to disclose the actual purchase price at the BMV

Arlene's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

I would think the executor would have the purchase name and price on the title. Otherwise, as said its a lie. Now if you got the vehicle as part...

Arlene Kline's Answers (414)

How can I find a owner of a trust if lost all of the paper work and don't remember who did the trust

Execution of a trust

What is the difference between a power of attorney and legal guardianship.

My son is the insured on a life insurance policy owned by my mother. She died 3/13 as a resident of Michigan.

What kind of lawyer do I need?

My mom got a Will from the Estate of the late Marjorie L Barber the will reads that my Mom is to get 45 percent of the total

I need probate help, but I just need some questions answered. Do any lawyers offer help just for answering questions ?

I received a letter from court from ex wanting guardianship of minor/guardianship of property. How do I respond to this?

Can I force the Trustee of my deceased Fathers Trust to disburse all the funds that are set for for my distribution?

If you purchase a vehicle that was part of a probate estate do you have to disclose the actual purchase price at the BMV