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My aunt from Illinois passed away leaving my sister as trustee. When money was given to my aunt's beneficiaries I

Judith's answer | Answered on June 10, 2015

I agree with the other attorneys that you have excellent questions, but they are beyond the scope of this Q&A forum. You would be well-served to...

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Trust and being made the Trustee and what is typical decent fee to expect to be charged for profession Trust people to do it?

Judith's answer | Answered on June 08, 2015

Another option is to consult with an estate planning attorney in your area to review the trust and advise as to your options regarding naming a...

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Can Medicaid can place a lien on my mother's home, upon her death?

Judith's answer | Answered on May 26, 2015

This sounds a bit like a law school exam. I would recommend that you re-post your question under Elder Law, as I think an elder law attorney will...

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Whom should i contact to see if my grandmother had a will or left me anything?

Judith's answer | Answered on May 15, 2015

If your grandmother left you money and no one could find you to give it to you, check the Illinois icash database to see if it was deposited with...

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Power of attorney

Judith's answer | Answered on May 06, 2015

It is not possible for someone who is incapacitated to grant a power of attorney to an agent. Your solution now is to file a petition for adult...

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Do i need a lawyer?

Judith's answer | Answered on April 30, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. I agree with the other attorneys and would add that another option could possibly be to contact a title insurance company...

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Ins company says ins policy was in trust upon death would go to me, yet they tell me it goes back into the trust, to estate

Judith's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

To properly answer your question, an attorney will need to review the policy, the beneficiary designation, and possibly the trust. I highly...

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How do you get someone's pension? how does probbate work On property? she paid property taxes for years does it becomes mines

Judith's answer | Answered on April 20, 2015

You are correct that you need legal advice, and you will need to contact a specific attorney who will need to review the specific documents and...

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What is needed for my 1 beneficiary to distribute my Whole, Traditional and Term Life Insurance Policies funds as I requested.

Judith's answer | Answered on April 08, 2015

I would agree with my colleagues and also add that you need to be careful that the person you name to collect the life insurance proceeds might...

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My now husband and I purchased a condo in SC in 2001, four years before we married. We owned as tenant in common.

Judith's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

You and your husband should really consult with an estate planning attorney. Tenancy by the Entirety is a form of ownership only allowed in...

Judith Anne Schening's Answers (622)

My aunt from Illinois passed away leaving my sister as trustee. When money was given to my aunt's beneficiaries I

Trust and being made the Trustee and what is typical decent fee to expect to be charged for profession Trust people to do it?

Can Medicaid can place a lien on my mother's home, upon her death?

Whom should i contact to see if my grandmother had a will or left me anything?

Power of attorney

Do i need a lawyer?

Ins company says ins policy was in trust upon death would go to me, yet they tell me it goes back into the trust, to estate

How do you get someone's pension? how does probbate work On property? she paid property taxes for years does it becomes mines

What is needed for my 1 beneficiary to distribute my Whole, Traditional and Term Life Insurance Policies funds as I requested.

My now husband and I purchased a condo in SC in 2001, four years before we married. We owned as tenant in common.