Questions answered by Kristen A. Hall

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Is it common practice for an estate attorney to charge an additional fee to an individual while executing the will and trust?

Kristen's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

The attorney is working for the estate so normally the estate would be billed, not the individual beneficiaries and certainly not just one.

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I had a will done in 2008, I have some changes, can I go on legal zoom to make the changes?

Kristen's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

Another option is to contact your local legal aid or Bar Association. Our local Bar has a volunteer lawyers project where attorneys donate their...

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How do I get a divorce without knowing where my husband is at?

Kristen's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

You will need to provide notice of the divorce action. A local divorce attorney can help you with the rules in your area. If he cannot be found or...

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I'm entitle to half of my ex-spouse retirement but live in another state. How to I get that entitlement started.

Kristen's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

You will need to contact the plan administrator and provide them with a copy of the decree awarding you retirement benefits. The company managing...

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Can my mom become a guardian of my child to keep the father from gaining guardianship?

Kristen's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

If your goal is to ensure your mom takes care of your child if something happens to you then that can be accomplished by naming her as the guardian...

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How to go about making grandma take a shower and she refuses she suffers from demensia

Kristen's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

This is a difficult situation. There are in home care services that can assist your grandmother with her personal care. While you can't force her...

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Will I be able to participate in mediation via telephone?

Kristen's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

You should be able to participate in mediation by phone or I have used Skype when parties are out of state. Using video can be helpful because it...

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When an estate lawyer is hired and paid to set up a trust, isn't it his responsibility to do his part correctly?

Kristen's answer | Answered on July 19, 2015

I'm sorry you are stuck in the middle of this. The issue of lawyer interpretation v banker interpretation does not help the client. Banks are on...

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Can the executive of my husbands estate have the right to ask for the pension I receive from my husband be put into the estate.

Kristen's answer | Answered on July 19, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. If the pension was set up to transfer to you after his death then those proceeds should not be part of the estate. If you...

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What can I do when I have a signed mediated agreement with a person and they are not following it?

Kristen's answer | Answered on July 19, 2015

You will need to take her to court to enforce the agreement. I agree that it is unfortunate that the original agreement did not include...

Kristen A. Hall's Answers (86)

Is it common practice for an estate attorney to charge an additional fee to an individual while executing the will and trust?

I had a will done in 2008, I have some changes, can I go on legal zoom to make the changes?

How do I get a divorce without knowing where my husband is at?

I'm entitle to half of my ex-spouse retirement but live in another state. How to I get that entitlement started.

Can my mom become a guardian of my child to keep the father from gaining guardianship?

How to go about making grandma take a shower and she refuses she suffers from demensia

Will I be able to participate in mediation via telephone?

When an estate lawyer is hired and paid to set up a trust, isn't it his responsibility to do his part correctly?

Can the executive of my husbands estate have the right to ask for the pension I receive from my husband be put into the estate.

What can I do when I have a signed mediated agreement with a person and they are not following it?