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My dad just recently passed away. he signed a paper while in hospice to put step mom on life lease. If she gets married what hap
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Answered on July 30, 2013
The short answer, assuming that she has a life estate and there is no will to the contrary, yes she can exclude others from the property. As I...
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QTIP vs. IDGT Trust in Michigan for Asset Protection
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Answered on July 29, 2013
Unfortunately, which trust will be most beneficial depends highly on the uniqueness of your situation. The closest thing to a general rule in...
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May I use funds from estate to check fathers care in Maine? I am in Mi and am medical POA.
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Answered on July 29, 2013
This will depend both on the other documents that may or may not give you financial discretion AND the size of the estate. My colleague mentioned...
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Can I get a refund at the motel I have been staying at?
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Answered on July 28, 2013
I would attempt to get the motel manager to partially refund you as a matter of customer service. In the eyes of the law, you would likely have...
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How does my 86 year old Mother get back $14,000.00 that she loaned to a contractor to help his business out of a slump?
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Answered on July 28, 2013
She should definitely hire a lawyer in this matter. Hopefully she recorded the obligation in writing and will be able to enforce the contract...
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Opening up a Individual Revocable Living Trust Account illegally?
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Answered on July 28, 2013
This sounds like identity theft to me. Speaking as an estate planning lawyer, I suppose this transaction is possible. Speaking as a former...
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What legal options do I have if my sister with POA is treating me unfairly?
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Answered on July 28, 2013
With the situation you describe, it sounds as though your sister will have to sell the house. She has a fiduciary duty to get the estate as much...
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Can a US citizen who lives abroad open a bank account online. If yes, how? Thanks for any detailed answer.
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Answered on July 27, 2013
Your question is one that is as much about bank policy as any legal requirements. Bank accounts are simply a type of property that you own...
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What happens to the tax refunds owed to people in Detroit
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Answered on July 26, 2013
The health of a municipality will not affect your tax returns, which are state and federal concerns. If you held a Detroit municipal bond,...
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How do I contest a will
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Answered on July 26, 2013
You'll have to contact an estate planning/probate attorney with the details of your particular situation. An action will have to be brought before...
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