Geoffry Eugene Malicoat's Answers (116)

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As POA for my mother do I have more authority than 5 other siblings on a property deed?

Geoffry's answer | Answered on November 04, 2013

No. If they property is owned in equal shares by you and your siblings, the fact that your mother appointed you under a durable power of attorney...

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A person who has life time estate

Geoffry's answer | Answered on November 04, 2013

Generally, one holding a life estate would be entitled to return to the property at any time. However, if the contingent beneficiaries were to...

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My niece and her husband have asked me to take temporary custody of their daughters. Can this be done without the courts?

Geoffry's answer | Answered on November 04, 2013

Without guardianship papers, it is unlikely that a medical provider will allow you to make medical decisions for the children. If your niece or her...

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Is it illegal to take change from a penny dish without using it at the location it was taken from?

Geoffry's answer | Answered on November 04, 2013

I would agree that the change is a likely a contingent gift. To help avoid legal issues, as a general rule, you should not "take" anything that...

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My brother is abusing his power as my mother's financial representative.

Geoffry's answer | Answered on November 01, 2013

Unfortunately, this is an all too common occurrence. You should immediately contact Adult Protective Services. Next, you should find a local elder...

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We live in Nevada, but my husband and I have picked someone in California as guardian if something happen to us. Do we need a co

Geoffry's answer | Answered on October 28, 2013

Pursuant to NRS 159.059 , among other things, 5. An individual may NOT serve as a guardian if the individual is: a nonresident of this State...

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