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Is my mother responsible for the credit card debt he accrued and his medical bills? Can she separate herself from that debt?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on February 25, 2016

This is actually a more complicated question than you might think. To get a FULL answer you need to seek local legal help. That said, IN...

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Can someone be a Power of Attorney, and another family member take the person to another state and have power of attorney change

Kenneth's answer | Answered on February 25, 2016

The facts you state above have 'issues'. If someone is found to be unable to handle their affairs, it is extremely unlikely they had capacity to...

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Does she enter her name as the Surviving Spouse Waiving Preference? What exactly is "waiving.preference"? Thanks!

Kenneth's answer | Answered on February 25, 2016

I'm not clear what you are asking. If the Insurance policies had beneficiaries named, there is no need for probate unless there are other assets...

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Was that legal for them to do, if so what if any paperwork should I be receiving now that the estate not longer owns the house?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on February 24, 2016

Is it legal for a secured creditor to refuse a short sale and foreclose? Yes, what makes you think it isn't? Is there some defense against the...

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Is it possible to defer taxation over a period of years by putting lump sum capital gains in an annuity?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on February 24, 2016

Depending on income level, capital gains can have an income tax rate of zero percent. What is to defer? You really need to consult with an estate...

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Can I force my ex to sign a quit claim deed?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on February 24, 2016

If your judgment requires this you can either force her to sign, or if the language in the judgment is appropriate just record the judgment. You...

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What steps do I need to take to do this legally? Do we need an attorney for this?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on February 24, 2016

I am confused. WHY would the bank refuse to notarize something your brother provided if he signs it in front of them? All they are doing is...

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Can we win custody?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on February 24, 2016

Wow, this is a really hard sort of question to answer well in this forum. If you have an attorney who is familiar with ALL the facts, and he is...

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Can you please help me out. my mother wrote me a letter out saying I did too

Kenneth's answer | Answered on February 24, 2016

If I read the question right, you provided more than half of the annual support for your son. If your mother is the legal guardian and thus has the...

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How can I as a non relative obtain guardianship or custody of these children?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on February 23, 2016

As an 'interested party' you can request to be appointed guardian (either temporary or permanent) by filing paperwork with the Court. If the...

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