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My brother, who is a certified accountant, committed fraud by conversion on my mother - how should we proceed.

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 14, 2017

Rephrase this before you decide an attorney is 'out of the question'. "This doctor messed up, and now I need surgery. I want to do the surgery...

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Cons of power of attorney for a family member?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 14, 2017

So long as you DON'T agree to pay the debt personally, using a PoA does not obligate YOU to personally pay the debt of the principal. You DO need...

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Should I (mother)Sign a form Priority Health mailed her?Can I (she) keep $5000 received from a 3rd party liability insurance co?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 13, 2017

This question is far more complicated than can be dealt with in this forum. I would urge you to consult with a local attorney who can review ALL...

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Can I make a financial decision that goes against the advice of my financial power of attorney?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 13, 2017

Indeed, your agent has a fiduciary duty to follow YOUR instructions not the other way around. If your current agent is not acting as you desire,...

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How does my sister, who is the power of attorney for my deceased mother, legally sell mother's vehicle to me, her brother?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 11, 2017

PoAs stop being effective after the principal dies. If the only item in your mother's estate is the car, there is likely a simplified procedure...

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When is a verbal agreement binding.

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 10, 2017

The old adage is 'verbal agreements are worth the paper they are written on'. While you MAY be able (usually at great expense and much effort) to...

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Is a witnessed (2) and properly notarized durable power of attorney and will written in Michigan valid in Pennsylvania?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 09, 2017

From the reverse perspective I ALWAYS tell clients that if they move out of state they should have an attorney in their new state review documents...

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What is a reasonable fee if there is no probate? All assets had beneficiary.

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 08, 2017

If there was no probate, you were never an "executor" (Personal Representative) The AMOUNT of the estate really isn't relevant to a 'reasonable...

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WHAT IS A ADMINISTRATOR?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 08, 2017

That is exactly what it means, however because you are an 'heir' of your uncle does NOT mean you will actually inherit anything. If you are unsure...

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Can my dad take my sister off his will without legal help?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 08, 2017

While Michigan does recognize some types of holographic (hand written) wills I am going to fall back on an old example I use a lot. Just because...

Kenneth V. Zichi's Answers (3128)

My brother, who is a certified accountant, committed fraud by conversion on my mother - how should we proceed.

Cons of power of attorney for a family member?

Should I (mother)Sign a form Priority Health mailed her?Can I (she) keep $5000 received from a 3rd party liability insurance co?

Can I make a financial decision that goes against the advice of my financial power of attorney?

How does my sister, who is the power of attorney for my deceased mother, legally sell mother's vehicle to me, her brother?

When is a verbal agreement binding.

Is a witnessed (2) and properly notarized durable power of attorney and will written in Michigan valid in Pennsylvania?

What is a reasonable fee if there is no probate? All assets had beneficiary.

WHAT IS A ADMINISTRATOR?

Can my dad take my sister off his will without legal help?