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My mom has guardianship of my son but has left him at my brothers and don't know when she is come back

David's answer | Answered on September 20, 2015

Who has control of the child now? I agree that the Tenn court must be involved, but since the child is in Michigan now, the Michigan court must...

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Help! Brother is POA for my mom. I'm secondary POA. Brother hasn't provided bank statements to DSHS, Social Security cut of.

David's answer | Answered on September 20, 2015

Probate court is where the solution to this sort of problem generally lies... However, since there is no chance of recovering assets for mom, Adult...

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My husband co-wrote his will with his late wife. Was it made invalid by her death? Do I need to be added to the house deed?

David's answer | Answered on September 20, 2015

You will be treated (probably) as a pretermitted spouse, meaning that there are statutory allowances for you, but the idea that "everything will...

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What is an application to approve settlement and distribution of wrongful death and survival claims?

David's answer | Answered on September 20, 2015

Q; Should my kids contest this application? A: Doesn't seem like much money to fight over... Q: Do they have any recourse? A: Yes! By...

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Someone diagnosed with dementia able to sign over power of attorney

David's answer | Answered on September 20, 2015

The key is what is mom's capacity, not whether mom got a diagnosis.... It doesn't help that mom has been diagnosed with dementia (obviously) but...

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So, I was informed in writing that my mother's identity was stolen from a major hospital group. We have received thousands of

David's answer | Answered on September 20, 2015

#1 Don't pay. #2 Don't respond to collection efforts. #3 Challenge the credit reports. #4 When you get sued, raise these problems in the answer...

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Can I have my TX will signed and notarized in TN where my son and his family lives?

David's answer | Answered on September 20, 2015

Q: Can I have my TX will signed and notarized in TN where my son and his family lives? A: Sure! Q: Can my witnesses on my will be different then...

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My stepfather left his residuary estate to me consisting of a vehicle only. I signed as witness and court says i cant benefit.

David's answer | Answered on September 20, 2015

Q: Looking back on it why did I even attempt to probate? A: I have no idea. Maybe to get good title to the vehicle? This is where good estate...

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Chances of winning a tort case and getting brother removed as executor from moms estate

David's answer | Answered on September 20, 2015

Q: do I stand a chance at winning a intentional infliction of emotional distress case against these people if they do that to me at the funeral?...

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What happens when a senior residing in a nursing home has an appeal denied for medicaid?

David's answer | Answered on September 20, 2015

If the appeal has merit, then the senior gets her MassHealth benefits. If the appeal does not have merit, then it will fail and the senior will owe...

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My mom has guardianship of my son but has left him at my brothers and don't know when she is come back

Help! Brother is POA for my mom. I'm secondary POA. Brother hasn't provided bank statements to DSHS, Social Security cut of.

My husband co-wrote his will with his late wife. Was it made invalid by her death? Do I need to be added to the house deed?

What is an application to approve settlement and distribution of wrongful death and survival claims?

Someone diagnosed with dementia able to sign over power of attorney

So, I was informed in writing that my mother's identity was stolen from a major hospital group. We have received thousands of

Can I have my TX will signed and notarized in TN where my son and his family lives?

My stepfather left his residuary estate to me consisting of a vehicle only. I signed as witness and court says i cant benefit.

Chances of winning a tort case and getting brother removed as executor from moms estate

What happens when a senior residing in a nursing home has an appeal denied for medicaid?