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My mother has been dead for 5 years now my sister sends me this form waiver and consent formal administration what does this
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Answered on February 23, 2014
It sounds like a porbate needed to be initiated to either join the lawsuit or to receive proceeds from a settlement. If all of the beneficiaries of...
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We filed for bankruptcy and my found out I was in a trust after my father died, less than 180 days out, can I save it?
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Answered on February 23, 2014
I agree that you need to discuss this with your attorney and that you cannot sign any rights over to your sister. Look into the terms of the trust...
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I found a deceased great grandma and great uncle on US unclaimed property. Can I apply for their unclaimed property?
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Answered on February 23, 2014
You should be able to claim the property. However, that does not make it yours. It needs to be distributed as provided in their Wills, or if no...
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IRA transferred after owners death, I was bene on original but didn't know about IRA. Owners brother grabbed funds.
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Answered on February 20, 2014
Something is not right here. IRAs are very complicated assets when it comes to beneficiary desigantions and how they pay out after death. Get an...
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Will my mom’s $15,000 gift to me delay her eligibility for Medicaid? My mother is from Wisconsin.
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Answered on February 20, 2014
Yes, if it is within 5 years of her applying for Medicaid. The penalty is about 2 months. Many people confuse the $14,000 per person exemption for...
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My uncle has poa for my mom.can he withdraw money to use for his own benefit and live in her house which i own 1/4 of?
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Answered on February 18, 2014
If your mother is deceased the power of attorney is no longer in force. Her estate is run by the personal representative. Before the Will can be...
Would an estranged sibling not named in the Will be able to contest the Will?
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Answered on February 18, 2014
Yes, the disinherited child can contest the Will. Under Wisconsin Law a notice of the hearing to admit the Will must be sent, along with a copy of...
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My mother was admitted into a nursing home. They are applying for medicaid, if she is approved can they keep her ss check?
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Answered on February 17, 2014
This answer is somewhat state specific, so here are the rules for Wisconsin. Your mother must pay all of her income to the nursing home, except for...
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Does the estate need to honor the will as set forth when it comes to splitting an inheritance ?
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Answered on February 16, 2014
As long as the loans are documented, you become a creditor of the estate. In Wisconsin, before the Will beneficiaries are entitled to anything,...
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Am I responsible for my moms veterinarian bills?
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Answered on February 15, 2014
For bills after the birds were transferred ther is no liability for you. If prior to the transfer, then you may be if you hold assets that you...