Questions answered by David L. Carrier

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My 3 adult children received another chance to receive by Court Order their inheritance due to them. A waiver might be sent.

David's answer | Answered on December 08, 2011

Anyone who does not sign the waiver retains their own right to contest, so you can see why they want all the kids to sign off. The refusal of one...

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I was named in a Will, and the Executor has refused to send me the percentage due me. Do I have any recourse in settling this?

David's answer | Answered on December 08, 2011

Probate is bad enough in the good ole US of A... It gives me the vapors to think of handling a case in another country... even Canada (don't you...

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If my sons mother has married someone does that give him the legal right to watch my son before me while she work.

David's answer | Answered on December 08, 2011

Agree with Joanne... you need to get your visitation time modified... but first talk to an attorney in your area, these questions often come down...

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Does a mutual fund account go to it's named beneficiary or to a irrevocable trust?

David's answer | Answered on December 08, 2011

Agree with Janet... the beneficiary designation always trumps the unfunded trust or the will...

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Estate Debts vs. Will ? Father been on Medicaid for 10 years. He passed away a year ago and his sisters contested the new will.

David's answer | Answered on December 08, 2011

Agree with Michael... this is no time to rest on your rights, you need to get busy.

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Deeds notarized

David's answer | Answered on December 08, 2011

The purpose of the notary is simply to assure others that the signature/mark is that of the person it purports to be. So, a deed notarized by a...

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I preparing paperwork for my dads nursing care. He receives state aid. My mom and I have a savings account together.

David's answer | Answered on December 08, 2011

The question is "Who put the $$ into the account?" You have to report it, but if you can show that it's your money, no problem. If it was Mom's...

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We have an 18 yr old living with us can we be awarded guardianship?

David's answer | Answered on December 08, 2011

The proposed ward is an adult now, so whether you can obtain guardianship over a competent adult is a question for an Indiana attorney... would the...

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We are guardians of our 8yr old grandniece. Were planning on moving to FL. Will her care (insurance) continue in FL?

David's answer | Answered on December 08, 2011

Medicaid (Badger Care?) is a state by state solution so you'll have to re-apply in Florida. Guardianship is also a state by state, case by case...

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How do I proceed when I cannot find the trust of a deceased relative and the home is in a trust?

David's answer | Answered on December 08, 2011

1. Get a lawyer. 2. Get the lawyer to petition the probate court to admit the will to probate and to construe the trust as leaving the property to...

David L. Carrier's Answers (6120)

My 3 adult children received another chance to receive by Court Order their inheritance due to them. A waiver might be sent.

I was named in a Will, and the Executor has refused to send me the percentage due me. Do I have any recourse in settling this?

If my sons mother has married someone does that give him the legal right to watch my son before me while she work.

Does a mutual fund account go to it's named beneficiary or to a irrevocable trust?

Estate Debts vs. Will ? Father been on Medicaid for 10 years. He passed away a year ago and his sisters contested the new will.

Deeds notarized

I preparing paperwork for my dads nursing care. He receives state aid. My mom and I have a savings account together.

We have an 18 yr old living with us can we be awarded guardianship?

We are guardians of our 8yr old grandniece. Were planning on moving to FL. Will her care (insurance) continue in FL?

How do I proceed when I cannot find the trust of a deceased relative and the home is in a trust?