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My daughter and I own out house together and now she wants me to buy her out. Can she do that?

David's answer | Answered on July 07, 2013

I appreciate the unpleasant situation that you are in as a co-owner of real estate with family members. Good estate planning and real estate...

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In Minnesota can a trustee bill the estate for attorney fees?

David's answer | Answered on July 07, 2013

A trustee has a fiduciary duty to the trust beneficiaries to protect assets of the trust and administer the trust according to the trust document. ...

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Can I get property tax refund for a Living Trusts?

David's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

There are many different types of trusts so the lawyer answer is that it depends on the trust. However, if the trust is a living revocable trust. ...

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I paid a lady to do wedding pics 6 months before wedding I decided not to have her do them so told her to send money to me

David's answer | Answered on June 28, 2013

As the other attorneys mentioned, you need to review the cancellation or termination provisions of any written agreement. Absent a written...

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Should I give a police officer my statement, no physical evidence I committed crime? What should I do?

David's answer | Answered on June 28, 2013

Do not talk to the police. Period.

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Under Minnesota Law does a sibling who does not have POA have any rights

David's answer | Answered on June 28, 2013

A Power of Attorney (POA) allows the attorney-in-fact (sister and father) to make financial decisions according to the document for the principal...

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If I gave an apartment the security deposit money to hold an apartment, can I get that money back?

David's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

Yes. Yes, 3 weeks unless the landlord provides you a written statement of damages.

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How to best transfer ownership of property in MN? Quitdeed?

David's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

You should bring all available deeds and a copy of any wills or trusts for your dad and his wife to a local attorney with experience in real estate...

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Can a trustee for a trust remain in place if they put an OFP out against the beneficiary before the death of the donor?

David's answer | Answered on June 19, 2013

It is hard to determine the effect of the change without reviewing both versions of the trust document. As previously stated your legal options...

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A person inherited a piece of landlocked property which he placed in a Revocable Trust fifteen years ago.

David's answer | Answered on June 02, 2013

Sounds like you have quite a bit going on here and your person should seek legal counsel to provide independent legal advise. Depending on the...

David W. Jacobsen's Answers (89)

My daughter and I own out house together and now she wants me to buy her out. Can she do that?

In Minnesota can a trustee bill the estate for attorney fees?

Can I get property tax refund for a Living Trusts?

I paid a lady to do wedding pics 6 months before wedding I decided not to have her do them so told her to send money to me

Should I give a police officer my statement, no physical evidence I committed crime? What should I do?

Under Minnesota Law does a sibling who does not have POA have any rights

If I gave an apartment the security deposit money to hold an apartment, can I get that money back?

How to best transfer ownership of property in MN? Quitdeed?

Can a trustee for a trust remain in place if they put an OFP out against the beneficiary before the death of the donor?

A person inherited a piece of landlocked property which he placed in a Revocable Trust fifteen years ago.