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Terminate guardianship from someone who does not want it.

James's answer | Answered on November 29, 2010

The only way to accomplish what you would like to do is by petitioning the probate court in the county where the Guardianship is in place. You...

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My Mother died in Jan 2005 in MI and left $600,000 to be divided among me & my 5 siblings. My sister, the executor of the estate

James's answer | Answered on November 28, 2010

You say that your sister was executor of the estate, but you do not say whether there were assets that passed through probate or not. It is...

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Can I be added to a will if person has power of attorney for this person?

James's answer | Answered on November 25, 2010

I do not believe that the other responder addressed your situation. It takes relatively little capacity to execute a Will. If everyone is in...

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Can I get guardianship of my grandchildren?

James's answer | Answered on November 25, 2010

You certainly have a chance of securing guardianship, as it sounds like you may be the one stable influence in these children's lives. I agree with...

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My wife is being hospitalized at a psychiatric treatment center under a court order to recieve prescribed medication.

James's answer | Answered on November 24, 2010

There is not enough information provided to determine whether or not a guardianship would be appropriate, or attainable, under the...

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If I have a new contract from a company and I make a handwritten amendment in the margin is this legally binding

James's answer | Answered on November 20, 2010

I agree with the other response. You cannot unilaterally change the contract by making notations in the margin or anywhere else. If both parties...

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Does a ex family member have a case?

James's answer | Answered on November 20, 2010

I agree with Attorney Zichi. The fact summary is somewhat confusing, however. I would need to see a copy of the Will to determine what, if...

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Can my brother who has power of attorney for our mothers assign it to me?

James's answer | Answered on November 16, 2010

I would agree with the prior two responses, but would add that, if for whatever reason, the document does not provide for an alternate, then you...

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My mother pass away afew months ago and own a house, I got a letter fom a creditor that she owed a previous bill can the house b

James's answer | Answered on November 16, 2010

There is not enough information to fully answer your question. What kind of debt is it? If it is a secure debt, then you may not have any options,...

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My nephew was in foster care from the time he was born till he was 16 mos old. I tried to get him but the courts gave my brother

James's answer | Answered on November 15, 2010

Your situation is really too complicated to deal with in this kind of forum. You would be best served to meet with a qualified estate...

James P. Frederick's Answers (17263)

Terminate guardianship from someone who does not want it.

My Mother died in Jan 2005 in MI and left $600,000 to be divided among me & my 5 siblings. My sister, the executor of the estate

Can I be added to a will if person has power of attorney for this person?

Can I get guardianship of my grandchildren?

My wife is being hospitalized at a psychiatric treatment center under a court order to recieve prescribed medication.

If I have a new contract from a company and I make a handwritten amendment in the margin is this legally binding

Does a ex family member have a case?

Can my brother who has power of attorney for our mothers assign it to me?

My mother pass away afew months ago and own a house, I got a letter fom a creditor that she owed a previous bill can the house b

My nephew was in foster care from the time he was born till he was 16 mos old. I tried to get him but the courts gave my brother