Questions answered by Kenneth V. Zichi

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Can we do this without a court system?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on January 11, 2011

Your description raises questions of criminal neglect/abuse, child endangerment and worse. Child protective services and the police need to hear...

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I am an only child and hold a money market with my 81 year old father. I am his power of attorney for health and finances and

Kenneth's answer | Answered on January 11, 2011

If you live longer than your father, AND the asset is held jointly with rights of survivorship (not just jointly!) AND your father does not alter...

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My father failed to respond to his mother's "Trust" which was issued on April 26, 2010.

Kenneth's answer | Answered on December 28, 2010

What he can do depends on what has already happened, and without reviewing the paperwork thoroughly that is something that can't be...

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My mom has full custudy, but i want to live wiht my dad? What do i do?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on December 28, 2010

You need to discuss this with BOTH your parents and see if you can't come to some sort of resolution. Ultimately it is up to your parents and the...

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Is there a way to find out why someone is found unsuitable to handle someone estate?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on December 28, 2010

If you are an interested party, you can often obtain this information directly from the attorneys or Court involved in the decision. If there was a...

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Who do I contact when the Clerk of Courts says that there is no probate file on record for the estate?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on December 28, 2010

This depends on WHY you want to contact someone. Do you believe you should inherit something? Did the Deceased owe you money? Are you trying to buy...

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Do I need a trust when mom dies?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on December 26, 2010

This is pretty unclear. If you are receiving the share outright when your mother dies, there should not be a need for a separate Tax ID number for...

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Can you amend an irrevocable trust?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on December 26, 2010

Probably not but the terms of the trust itself will govern. An IRREVOCABLE trust is just that, however, the trustee may be able to make...

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I want to switch guardianship from my mother to my granparents is that possible without my mothers say so

Kenneth's answer | Answered on December 26, 2010

If your mother is your current legal custodian, that cannot be changed without either her consent, or a petition from the state agencies concerned...

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In Indiana does a half sibling have the same rights as a full one

Kenneth's answer | Answered on December 26, 2010

Please note I am not licensed to practice in Indiana so this answer should be taken as general information rather than advice. My understanding...

Kenneth V. Zichi's Answers (3128)

Can we do this without a court system?

I am an only child and hold a money market with my 81 year old father. I am his power of attorney for health and finances and

My father failed to respond to his mother's "Trust" which was issued on April 26, 2010.

My mom has full custudy, but i want to live wiht my dad? What do i do?

Is there a way to find out why someone is found unsuitable to handle someone estate?

Who do I contact when the Clerk of Courts says that there is no probate file on record for the estate?

Do I need a trust when mom dies?

Can you amend an irrevocable trust?

I want to switch guardianship from my mother to my granparents is that possible without my mothers say so

In Indiana does a half sibling have the same rights as a full one