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My income is in a trust but i pay taxes not the trust. Can they withhold my money

James's answer | Answered on September 02, 2018

It is really not possible to answer your questions without being able to see the trust. I would be guessing and speculating, which is not what you...

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Can the funds from a descendants insurance policy be used to pay off the descendants debt?

James's answer | Answered on September 02, 2018

The heirs can agree to do this, but would not be required to do so. Generally speaking, the creditors only have a right to collect against the...

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If I signed a waiver/consent in wayne county michigan for an estate that is intestate can I challenge or revoke that waiver?

James's answer | Answered on September 01, 2018

I agree with Ms. Fanning. Absent some very unusual facts, there is generally no way to change your mind and revoke a waiver and consent. MUCH more...

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Can I include the value of a home my mother deeded to my sister at the time of her death be included in the residual value ?

James's answer | Answered on September 01, 2018

I agree with my colleagues. Your mother *could have* made reference to the deed and she *could have* handled this differently. Because she...

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I was assaulted last night by the owner of the restaurant I work at, what do I do?

James's answer | Answered on September 01, 2018

While this is not a good motivational tactic, I agree with Mr. Brennan, that you have little or no damages. If you do not want the job, then you...

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I pay my rent every month although it is late and includes all late fees can I be evicted?

James's answer | Answered on August 31, 2018

More information is needed to give you a complete answer. The general answer is that it depends on what your lease says. As long as you remedy the...

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What do I need to do to ensure my children end up with the home that my mother turned over into my name?

James's answer | Answered on August 31, 2018

Do not rely on your co-worker for legal advice. That advice was totally incorrect. Your husband is not considered ANY kind of owner of the...

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What what are the rights of children living in descendants home after they pass and they're not on the will?

James's answer | Answered on August 31, 2018

I agree with Mr. Zichi, but I would add that whoever is named as Personal Representative of the estate can decide who is allowed to live at the...

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Dad died. I want nothing to do with any of it. I was told I need to sign so he can get cremated. Do I have to?

James's answer | Answered on August 31, 2018

You are not obligated to do anything. If you decline to act or just ignore the request for 48 hours or more, your sister can make the necessary...

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Can a trust be closed by the trustee?

James's answer | Answered on August 30, 2018

A trust CAN and often IS closed out simply by the Trustee. There are many times when an attorney is not needed at all for trust administration,...

James P. Frederick's Answers (17267)

My income is in a trust but i pay taxes not the trust. Can they withhold my money

Can the funds from a descendants insurance policy be used to pay off the descendants debt?

If I signed a waiver/consent in wayne county michigan for an estate that is intestate can I challenge or revoke that waiver?

Can I include the value of a home my mother deeded to my sister at the time of her death be included in the residual value ?

I was assaulted last night by the owner of the restaurant I work at, what do I do?

I pay my rent every month although it is late and includes all late fees can I be evicted?

What do I need to do to ensure my children end up with the home that my mother turned over into my name?

What what are the rights of children living in descendants home after they pass and they're not on the will?

Dad died. I want nothing to do with any of it. I was told I need to sign so he can get cremated. Do I have to?

Can a trust be closed by the trustee?