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Dependent parent with assets, fighting siblings, and untrustworthy mediators!!!

David's answer | Answered on August 05, 2012

Q: What can be done to do it risk-free & fairly? A: Consult with counsel who will listen to mom & dad, and shut out the kids' noise. Q: joint...

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My parents have a Trust, but my mother died and my Dad remarried. This was in Arizona. Does the new marriage impact the Trust?

David's answer | Answered on August 05, 2012

Your Arizona mileage may vary, but in Michigan, the trust assets are not affected by the marital status of the grantor/beneficiary. Your dad...

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My mom died 14 years ago. My dad just died. We cant locate their will. would it be on file in the court? they lived in NY

David's answer | Answered on August 05, 2012

If you can't find either will, then you have to determine whether there were assets in mom's name only that remained in mom's name for the last 14...

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I am trying to locate a form to give guardianship of a minor child from his Mother to his Aunt.

David's answer | Answered on August 05, 2012

Here's a link that may help. http://www.slls.org/

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Can I undo a guardianship?

David's answer | Answered on August 05, 2012

Guardianships and Conservatorships are created, regulated and terminated by the probate court. So, yes you need to visit the judge again.

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I am being appointed executor by my siblings. The courthouse says I need someone to put up a bond. What is this?

David's answer | Answered on August 05, 2012

Q:What is the bond for and how much will it be? A: To make sure that you won't steal the estate assets and, if you do steal the estate assets,...

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Can Probate tell me when & where the final adoption decree was issued?

David's answer | Answered on August 05, 2012

Is probate court permitted to release the date & place of the final adoption decree if I ask for it? Can I request this because I am a birth...

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How can a Social Security disabled person get legal guardianship of an 11 year old stepchild in Texas?

David's answer | Answered on August 05, 2012

You do need to consult with a probate attorney to see about getting guardianship over the stepkids. The mother will have to consent and the court...

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A man died with no will leaving behind a domestic partner of 12 years. Are his siblings entitled to take items in his name?

David's answer | Answered on August 05, 2012

Q: His siblings came in from Florida and started going thru his things and asking my sister for keys and documents for the vehicles etc so they...

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I am my dads Legal Guardian, but I think my brother did something Illegal.

David's answer | Answered on August 05, 2012

This is a criminal matter, but you should also contact probate counsel, because any restitution may have to come from his potential inheritance.

David L. Carrier's Answers (6120)

Dependent parent with assets, fighting siblings, and untrustworthy mediators!!!

My parents have a Trust, but my mother died and my Dad remarried. This was in Arizona. Does the new marriage impact the Trust?

My mom died 14 years ago. My dad just died. We cant locate their will. would it be on file in the court? they lived in NY

I am trying to locate a form to give guardianship of a minor child from his Mother to his Aunt.

Can I undo a guardianship?

I am being appointed executor by my siblings. The courthouse says I need someone to put up a bond. What is this?

Can Probate tell me when & where the final adoption decree was issued?

How can a Social Security disabled person get legal guardianship of an 11 year old stepchild in Texas?

A man died with no will leaving behind a domestic partner of 12 years. Are his siblings entitled to take items in his name?

I am my dads Legal Guardian, but I think my brother did something Illegal.