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An attorney drew up a will for someone without ever meeting or speaking with them. He stated in deposition this fact.
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Answered on September 28, 2011
You should definitely report the attorney to the state bar. You are going to want to consult a probate attorney immediately to assist you in this,...
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I want to sue for malpractice on behalf of an estate
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Answered on September 28, 2011
In order for there to be a claim for malpractice, there has to be damages of some sort. Was the will probated and were distributions to the...
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Can I draw money for my time and gas, etc. spent to run my mother's errands, etc.?
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Answered on September 28, 2011
The terms of the trust will control whether you can draw money for your time. The vast majority of trusts allow trustees "reasonable compensation"...
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What should I do?
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Answered on September 28, 2011
You need to see a divorce attorney IMMEDIATELY. This isn't guardianship issue so much as a family law issue. Again, you want to consult a divorce...
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Elder Abuse & Removal of Visitation Rights- Can a POA maliciously withhold visitation rights from family members?
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Answered on September 28, 2011
Both of the previous posters have given you good advice. Your aunt's sisters can file for guardianship, but they should consult with a probate...
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Getting Sole guardianship for my cousin
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Answered on September 27, 2011
Please contact a Probate attorney immediately to assist you. You will most likely have to show to the court why you should be granted sole...
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I am successor trustee for my mothers estate. Must I apply for a new EIN now or can I wait untill tax time.
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Answered on September 27, 2011
It's a five minute process on the IRS website. Do it now and it'll be taken care of.
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How far does my responsibility go for a beneficiary that is living but will not
respond to registered letters for the inher.
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Answered on September 27, 2011
I would add that if you are dissastisfied with the attorney and you hired him, there is nothing that says you are stuck with him. If it is...
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My brother is 70yr old and never been married. he has alzheimers and no place to live and no guardian.what next?
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Answered on September 27, 2011
Attorney Fromm is correct. if your brother has Alzheimer's you need to have someone (possibly you) appointed both guardian and conservator over...
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Would like to know where to go to find my late moms bank accounts are
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Answered on September 27, 2011
The previous poster gave you good advice. I would only add that if you are the personal representative of the estate, you could have the mail...
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