Questions answered by Kenneth V. Zichi

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I don't know what kind of lawyer I need.

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 31, 2010

Your fact situation raises all kinds of questions. The possibilities here range from elder abuse to abuse of fiduciary duty to just plain...

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How many of 11 kids would have to sign before and heirship can be divided up and deeded out to the kids?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 31, 2010

This depends on how the land ownership is structured now. An "heirship" is not a legal term of art and therefore it is impossible for anyone here...

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Can my mother leave all her money to her children?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 29, 2010

Please appreciate that without a will "ALL" her assets may not go to her husband, however, a majority share of them may -- you need to consult with...

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My son wants his son to live with me. Without giving up his parental rights, how do I get the rights to take him to the doctors

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 29, 2010

Your son (and your grandson's mother if at all possible!) can sign a 'power of attorney' for their minor child to allow you to handle medical care...

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Can property where a parent retains a life estate transfer to children before parent passes away?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 28, 2010

A "Life Estate" exists during the lifetime of the person listed. It does not matter if that person lives in the property, in the area or even in...

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What is your reading of the following? Who decides what it means if there is a dispute?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 28, 2010

What exactly do you think is ambiguous about this? "W" gets to choose whatever home furnishings he wants that are not previously listed as a part...

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What is your reading of the following statement? Can I go to court over this issue?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 28, 2010

What exactly do you think is ambiguous about this? "W" gets to choose whatever home furnishings he wants that are not previously listed as a part...

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Who is the legal owner in a land trust?

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 28, 2010

A "land trust" is no different than any other trust -- the entity owns the land, and it is managed by a trustee. The terms of the trust are...

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In a trust case is the trustee allowed to charge the trust whatever amount she wants for doing trust work

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 27, 2010

This largely depends on the trust agreement's terms. You will need to consult the agreement to determine what it says about compensation for the...

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How do you buy realestate with no money using land trust agrements

Kenneth's answer | Answered on October 27, 2010

You cannot "buy" anything without money no matter how you try to structure the transaction. You may be able to barter (ie 'swap') one piece of...

Kenneth V. Zichi's Answers (3128)

I don't know what kind of lawyer I need.

How many of 11 kids would have to sign before and heirship can be divided up and deeded out to the kids?

Can my mother leave all her money to her children?

My son wants his son to live with me. Without giving up his parental rights, how do I get the rights to take him to the doctors

Can property where a parent retains a life estate transfer to children before parent passes away?

What is your reading of the following? Who decides what it means if there is a dispute?

What is your reading of the following statement? Can I go to court over this issue?

Who is the legal owner in a land trust?

In a trust case is the trustee allowed to charge the trust whatever amount she wants for doing trust work

How do you buy realestate with no money using land trust agrements