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An "Elder Law" predatory lawyer moved to town whose own elderly father sued him over 790k in Trust assets. How can I stop him?
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Answered on December 13, 2010
Information regarding the previous legal case should have no relevance and would not be admissible if you attempted to bring this to court. I...
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Can we recover expenses from taking care of a parent from the estate?
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Answered on December 13, 2010
To be enforceable, a contract or agreement ta accept the responsibility for a debt generally must be in writing and since by the person accepting...
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How far behind can one get in child support before the courts do anything?
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Answered on December 13, 2010
I agree with the previous attorney. You should contact your local Friend of the Court to see what action they have taken on your behalf. You will...
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I have power of Attorny over my mom and her live-in boyfriend since 2006. I put them in a retierment Manor assited living place
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Answered on December 07, 2010
I am assuming that you have a finacial power of attorney so that you are authorized to make financial decisions for them and to use their assets...
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Husband and I owe a house but my name is not on the deed, what happens if he was to die, will I get the house?
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Answered on December 07, 2010
That depends on his will, if he has one. Every state has laws to determine how property will be inherited if there is no will. The wife is...
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What is best bankrupsey? I was shocked to lose my credit card cause son stole a new credit card with out my permission.
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Answered on December 07, 2010
If you have no assets to put a lien on and your income is social security which cannot be garnished, the collection agency probably has no way to...
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Protecting assets from Nursing Home
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Answered on November 29, 2010
Your mother may be able to gift some money but it must be carefully planned. Any amount given away in the last 5 years creates a penalty period...
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I live in Michigan,I was lent $13,000,they put a lean on one of my houses for $18,000,house sold in 3 months,is this usury?
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Answered on October 31, 2010
You should look at the terms of the contract that you signed for the loan. Frequently you agree to not only interest and penalties for non payment...
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My sister wants to leave washington state with 2 children moving back to mi where she ownes a home, no divorce yet is this legal
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Answered on October 31, 2010
If there is a child custody matter filed in her home state or a child custody order in effect, she should not violate those terms and she probably...
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How does one go about claiming a life insurance policy that left ones deceased spouse as beneficiary?
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Answered on October 28, 2010
Contact the company to find out if there still is a policy and to get claims forms from them. If no beneficiary ( or living beneficiary) was named...
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