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My mother has named me in her Will as co-executor. I have a felony charge from 1999. Can I serve in this position?

James's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

No, I do not think you would be allowed to act. But I would not set up the estate plan that way, in the first place. If you avoid the need for...

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We bought a vehicle with financing, found out a week later financing was denied, we are in possession of vehicle, what now?

James's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

My guess is that the dealer will contact you. Since you were "approved", they should offer to finance you on substantially the same terms that you...

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If I would receive an inheiritance while on Ohio Medicaid, would I have to pay any money back to Medicaid?

James's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

I do not believe that is correct. There would be a number of other options in that event, at any rate. A special needs trust might help you. My...

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Conservator Responsibility

James's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

I agree with Attorney Dupler. In my state, you would be considered an interested party, and you would be entitled to a copy of the annual account....

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My fahter passed on two weeks ago and I was his beneficiary..he left no will and has three thousand from isurance

James's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. Your sister may sue, and there is little you can do to prevent her from doing so, if she is determined to sue. If she...

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My father left a safe deposit box from long ago in another state. What do i need to do and how do i go about it?

James's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

If this was from a long time ago, it is likely that the contents of the box have escheated to the state, by now. You may want to check the...

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Do i need to refinance a home given to me by my parent before they died with an existing equity loan or just continue payments.

James's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. More information is needed. Normally, lenders cannot force you to refinance or accelerate the loan, as long as payments...

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Recently my father passed away.. My sister is the executor of the will and I am the co-executor. I have a few questions for you.

James's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. The Will is binding no matter who saw what, when. You DO have a say in what is going on with the estate. If your...

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My husband passed away suddenly with no will. I am on the deed of the homes do I need a probate process?

James's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. You need to have an attorney review both deeds in order to help you determine where your stand. James Frederick

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What do I need to do if all parties listed in my wife's will want to sign everything over to me. I'm not named in the will as it

James's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. I would have the executors meet with an attorney to determine how to effectuate the transfer you are speaking of. This...

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My mother has named me in her Will as co-executor. I have a felony charge from 1999. Can I serve in this position?

We bought a vehicle with financing, found out a week later financing was denied, we are in possession of vehicle, what now?

If I would receive an inheiritance while on Ohio Medicaid, would I have to pay any money back to Medicaid?

Conservator Responsibility

My fahter passed on two weeks ago and I was his beneficiary..he left no will and has three thousand from isurance

My father left a safe deposit box from long ago in another state. What do i need to do and how do i go about it?

Do i need to refinance a home given to me by my parent before they died with an existing equity loan or just continue payments.

Recently my father passed away.. My sister is the executor of the will and I am the co-executor. I have a few questions for you.

My husband passed away suddenly with no will. I am on the deed of the homes do I need a probate process?

What do I need to do if all parties listed in my wife's will want to sign everything over to me. I'm not named in the will as it