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My daughter just turned 18, in high school, and decided to leave my home and live with her aunt. I am custodian.
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Answered on November 02, 2010
When did your daughter leave? Did she already graduate high school or is she still in high school (this determines whether she is already...
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Medical and Financial POA
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Answered on November 02, 2010
So long as your grandmother is of sound mind, she can sign a new power of attorney (both health care and property) and potentially remove you as...
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How would i know if i was named in a will?
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Answered on November 02, 2010
Wills are supposed to be filed in the county in which the person resided at the time of his death. Wills become a public record so you can go to...
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Can her father violate an agreement we have regarding phone calls and video calls?
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Answered on October 15, 2010
This sounds like something serious enough to warrant mediation or possibly a petition in court for his failure to abide by a court order. You...
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When getting a raise/ Child support
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Answered on October 15, 2010
You do not have to notify the court. If the custodial parent requests an increase in child support, then s/he can ask for relief back to the date...
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Quit Claim Deed Help
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Answered on October 15, 2010
It depends what your Judgment for Dissolution says, but sometimes the court can sign on behalf of a party who refuses to sign a document and thus...
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A question regarding estate planning.
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Answered on October 14, 2010
Just a few caveats:
1. Probate cannot be avoided if your assets' total value (even joint, POD, and TOD accounts) exceed $100,000;
2. If you...
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What is my first step to obtain guardianship of my elderly mother? She has alzheimer's disease and cannot make her own decisions
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Answered on October 08, 2010
Do you know if your mother has signed a Power of Attorney or if she has a Living Trust? These documents may help you access all her financial and...
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What to do to separate Dad's insurance, portfolio, and home from impending gold digger wife.
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Answered on October 06, 2010
I agree with Ms. Bott. We have dealt with numerous second marriages in our practice. Customarily, we try to create separate trusts so that the...
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Do T.O.D. investment accts and joint checking accounts pass outside of wills in Illinois? I am unable to find my mother's will.
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Answered on October 05, 2010
I am estate attorney practicing in Lincolnshire. Let me know if I can assist you in any way.
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