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Probate, reverse mortgage and house closing.

James's answer | Answered on April 17, 2013

You need to consult with an attorney immediately. It would appear from the limited facts provided that you do not have legal authority to sell the...

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I had a friend whom recently died over the weekend. I was his caregiver but not related to him,there is no family. I want to

James's answer | Answered on April 17, 2013

I am very sorry for your loss. It appears from your limited facts that there is absolutely nothing that you can do, at this point. You are not an...

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Is the "reverse 1/2 loaf" planning option viable in MA? My Mother may move to an assisted living facility and we need advice.

James's answer | Answered on April 17, 2013

I completely agree with Attorney Snell. There is no way to sort through all of the facts of this complicated situation in a forum like this. You...

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My sister is the executor of my parent's trust. She refuses to give me a copy of the trust. Is there a cheap way of getting it?

James's answer | Answered on April 17, 2013

I agree with Attorney Pippen. You have waited an awful long time to address this issue, however, and it is possible that you may have missed out on...

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Disabled brothers home lock-boxed while hospitalized for 11 mos. Belongings still in home.

James's answer | Answered on April 17, 2013

This is more of a real estate matter than a probate matter since your brother is still alive. It appears that the lender has either foreclosed on...

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What are my legal options? what kind of attorney do i need? what do i do?

James's answer | Answered on April 17, 2013

You would need to contact a real estate lawyer. You will want to carefully review all disclosures, as well as any inspection report. If there was a...

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WHAT TYPES OF EXPENSES ARE ALLOWED TO POA FOR REIMBURFSEMENT AFTER THE DEATH OF THE PRINCIPLE?

James's answer | Answered on April 17, 2013

Assuming you can document the expense, just about anything would qualify. You would need to wait until an estate is open, unless you intend to open...

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My father died and left his house to me and my sister, but his surviving wife can use it for her lifetime. She has exclusive

James's answer | Answered on April 17, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. The only thing I can think of is that the trust provided the wife with the right to remove you as trustee. If that is...

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Can a trustee file a lawsuit without joining the trust in Florida?

James's answer | Answered on April 17, 2013

There is not enough information provided to give you much guidance. You are going to need to get an attorney to assist you with this because the...

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Revocable or irrevocable family trust

James's answer | Answered on April 17, 2013

You would not have either. You would have what is known as a "testamentary trust." The terms revocable and irrevocable apply to inter vivos (or...

James P. Frederick's Answers (17267)

Probate, reverse mortgage and house closing.

I had a friend whom recently died over the weekend. I was his caregiver but not related to him,there is no family. I want to

Is the "reverse 1/2 loaf" planning option viable in MA? My Mother may move to an assisted living facility and we need advice.

My sister is the executor of my parent's trust. She refuses to give me a copy of the trust. Is there a cheap way of getting it?

Disabled brothers home lock-boxed while hospitalized for 11 mos. Belongings still in home.

What are my legal options? what kind of attorney do i need? what do i do?

WHAT TYPES OF EXPENSES ARE ALLOWED TO POA FOR REIMBURFSEMENT AFTER THE DEATH OF THE PRINCIPLE?

My father died and left his house to me and my sister, but his surviving wife can use it for her lifetime. She has exclusive

Can a trustee file a lawsuit without joining the trust in Florida?

Revocable or irrevocable family trust