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My brother was POA of my parents estate, can he do what he pleases with all assets without consulting with all siblings?
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Answered on September 24, 2013
I agree with the other attorneys concerning a POA.
Trying to figure out how this happened, you would need to ask questions like:
Did your father...
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Can a house that has unpaid taxes be purchased out of probate by a family member?
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Answered on September 24, 2013
It sounds like your brother is too busy to properly act as the personal representative in this situation. If your brother is endangering the assets...
Is a Pay on Death Deed the same as a Lady Bird Deed? If not, please explain the differences.
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Answered on September 24, 2013
Yes, a Transfer on Death deed in Wisconsin is basically a Ladybird deed. No, it will not avoid estate recovery.
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Life insurance policy of deceased if they have child, and beneficiary is incapacitated with POA-F.
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Answered on September 17, 2013
It looks like Gene gets the money. The POA may have the power to gift it after receipt, but maybe not. It may have to be used to pay debts of Gene....
Can the Trustee of a Revocable Trust voluntarily give up trusteeship without a court procedure?
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Answered on September 10, 2013
It sounds as though you are really asking about dissolving a trust and distributing the assets outright to the beneficiary. If this is the case, it...
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My father died 3 years ago. I his daughter did not transfer the property to my name. my neice completed a transfer by
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Answered on September 04, 2013
If your father left a will that gives the property to your niece, then she can keep it, but you need to try to get her to repay you for the money...
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My sister is POA of my father who has alzheimers , but still has his mind most of time. Can we get the POA changed if he agrees?
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Answered on August 22, 2013
This is a tough case, but it is not rare. If the Health Care POA (HCPOA) has been activated by the doctors, your father is probably not legally...
Must I sign an indemnification agreement to receive funds as beneficiary to a trust?
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Answered on August 22, 2013
You are in no way required to sign any indemnification. The trust company is overstepping its authority unless the trust itself requires this...
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Is a power of attorney good after death?
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Answered on August 21, 2013
A Power of Attorney is NOT effective after the death of the person who created it. Because banks and others have no way to know if a person is...
What does "general Inventory filed" mean in probate?
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Answered on August 21, 2013
The inventory is the assets of the estate as of the date of death. Generally, the amount takes into account mortgages, but any other debt and...
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