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Good morning My Name is Paula, my sister was murdered in 2014, we have guardianship of the 2 children

David's answer | Answered on October 25, 2015

IF you agreed to pay for the braces, you have to pay for the braces. It's hard to see "don't like" as equivalent to malpractice... but if there is...

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How to find Expert Probate Attorney; estate held up by other heirs for over 20 years.

David's answer | Answered on October 25, 2015

It sounds like you need to go after whoever has been taking the money... not clear how other heirs could be taking your spouse's assets, especially...

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My sister has some form of a financial POA for my 95 year old mother who is in a nursing home.

David's answer | Answered on October 25, 2015

Probably, because most powers of attorney these days are "durable" which means the power of attorney survives the incapacity of the grantor.

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How can I protect myself financially from my spouse who has the beginning of Alzheimer's ?

David's answer | Answered on October 25, 2015

All the assets you both own will be considered in determining whether either one of you will be eligible for Medicaid. That's why consulting with...

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About my mother who is in Virginia.

David's answer | Answered on October 25, 2015

I agree with Kelly Davis... your first call should be to Adult Protective Services in VA, because this sounds like elder financial abuse. Then get...

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My Dad may need Medicaid. Only asset My parents have besides car is mobile home. Can their mobile home be protected from a lien?

David's answer | Answered on October 25, 2015

Usually a mobile home will be considered exempt as homestead. But (depending on your state) it will be subject to estate recovery.

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I have people that owe me money. What can I do?

David's answer | Answered on October 25, 2015

You could make a claim against her probate estate, but if you do not have a written contract, you're probably out of luck.

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My mom passed away without a will do me and my brother get the property

David's answer | Answered on October 18, 2015

Welcome to the wonderful world of probate! The only way to transfer property that was individually owned by a decedent, without beneficiaries, is...

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My brother died last week and his wife won't talk to me. I'm only relative. How do I find out if anything was left to me etc...?

David's answer | Answered on October 18, 2015

In Michigan at least, marriage is marriage and marriage means certain rights regarding the dead spouse's stuff that does not include the rest of...

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Forfeiture of spouse's share under Pennsylvania intestate laws

David's answer | Answered on October 18, 2015

Can't tell you about PA, but I'd be surprised if a spouse gives up any rights to intestate succession to the decedent's spouse's estate without a...

David L. Carrier's Answers (6120)

Good morning My Name is Paula, my sister was murdered in 2014, we have guardianship of the 2 children

How to find Expert Probate Attorney; estate held up by other heirs for over 20 years.

My sister has some form of a financial POA for my 95 year old mother who is in a nursing home.

How can I protect myself financially from my spouse who has the beginning of Alzheimer's ?

About my mother who is in Virginia.

My Dad may need Medicaid. Only asset My parents have besides car is mobile home. Can their mobile home be protected from a lien?

I have people that owe me money. What can I do?

My mom passed away without a will do me and my brother get the property

My brother died last week and his wife won't talk to me. I'm only relative. How do I find out if anything was left to me etc...?

Forfeiture of spouse's share under Pennsylvania intestate laws