Questions answered by Michael Thomas Foster

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Are memorial stones considered as part of funeral cost in Illinois?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 16, 2016

I am moved by not only your loss of your mother but your plight in trying to bury her with some dignity. Yes, grave makers are considered part of...

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Can I overturn a power of attorney

Michael's answer | Answered on June 15, 2016

You need to consult an attorney focused on estate planning and probate. Individuals appointed as attorney-in-fact in Indiana are subject to the...

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Can a lawyer that represents an estate of 8 people represent one against the other

Michael's answer | Answered on June 15, 2016

You need to consult an attorney focused in trust law. At the death of the trust maker to a living trust, the trustee is required by the trust...

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Do I only need the signatures of two witnesses or do I also need my will notarized?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 15, 2016

You should consult an attorney focused in estate planning if you have not done so already. That attorney will know these requirements. All wills...

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Can I form LLC with members that are in the same business company like ecommerce, but individual account?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 15, 2016

You need to consult with an attorney focused in business law. A person can form an LLC for any lawful purpose and the LLC will have complete...

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Are heirs of predeceased entitled to portions of property that are clearly to be divided among the 3 children of the deceased ?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 14, 2016

You need to consult an attorney focused in wills, trusts and estates. 3 children bequeathed all personal effects and household goods in...

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What can I do ? My mother is being advised by her attorney to add her second husband's name on the deed to her farmland.

Michael's answer | Answered on June 14, 2016

The attorney is trying to preserve mom’s homestead exemption as a deduction on her annual property taxes on the farm. She can achieve the same...

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If my biological mother passed away without a will, am i entitled to be a part of her estate although i was adopted as a child.

Michael's answer | Answered on June 14, 2016

Yes, you are entitled to participate in a share of the estate if you were adopted by the decedent. You need to consult with an attorney focused in...

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I am not married to my Significant Other. He is willing everything to his Daughter. If something happens does my stuff go too?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 10, 2016

You need to consult an attorney focused in estate planning. Make a list of everything in the house and to whom each item belongs. Have two...

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Can I start a company if I am a fifteen year old kid in Illinois?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 09, 2016

You need to consult with an attorney focused in estate planning or guardianship's. The legal age in Illinois is 18. Contracts entered into by...

Michael Thomas Foster's Answers (219)

Are memorial stones considered as part of funeral cost in Illinois?

Can I overturn a power of attorney

Can a lawyer that represents an estate of 8 people represent one against the other

Do I only need the signatures of two witnesses or do I also need my will notarized?

Can I form LLC with members that are in the same business company like ecommerce, but individual account?

Are heirs of predeceased entitled to portions of property that are clearly to be divided among the 3 children of the deceased ?

What can I do ? My mother is being advised by her attorney to add her second husband's name on the deed to her farmland.

If my biological mother passed away without a will, am i entitled to be a part of her estate although i was adopted as a child.

I am not married to my Significant Other. He is willing everything to his Daughter. If something happens does my stuff go too?

Can I start a company if I am a fifteen year old kid in Illinois?