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Am I responsible for property taxes when someone else has collected the rent for the past year? Do i need a lawyer? what kind?
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Answered on December 21, 2014
First off, I would STRONGLY suggest that you hire an attorney that understands probate and trust administration. The questions that you are asking...
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Can I make my own will without hiring an attorney?
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Answered on December 20, 2014
You can draft your own Last Will But it may not be wise to do so. A practical example is when your car needs new brakes. You might be able to fix...
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In the case of no will can an email from the deceased of his wishes to his son stand up in court against the mother ?
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Answered on December 20, 2014
I have never read that any state has approved an email serving as a Will. The challenge is that a Will needs to be signed and witnessed. With...
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My niece is 13 years old and she does not want to live with her dad and step mom especially since they r in a shelter
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Answered on December 20, 2014
Ms. Goldstein's answer is very well stated. I'm assuming that mom is no longer in the picture and that you and dad do not see "eye to eye." If...
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I am POA for a friend who was involuntarily committed.
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Answered on December 20, 2014
As the other attorneys suggest, the bank is likely not correct. However, this assumes that the Power of Attorney document that you tendered to the...
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My father died 23 year ago...mom is still alive now. Dad had season tickets to the Chicago Bears.
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Answered on December 20, 2014
Your mother may have had all of the rights to the Bears seats. And, if she gave them (or sold them) to your brother, you would have no right to...
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How to resolve credit card debt?
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Answered on December 20, 2014
If your mother-in-law is qualified for Medicaid that means that she will have no more than $2,000.00 in assets and, as you have stated, she can...
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I would like to learn about minor beneficiaries(UTMA"S), trust, irrevocable beneficiaries, For promotion at work.
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Answered on November 24, 2014
Well, you could look to "IICLE" books on estate planning. They may have these at the Washington Library downtown. Or type in the terms that you...
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Answered on November 15, 2014
Well, I suppose the answer is creditors of the decedent, taxing authorities and heirs of the decedent. That is a general answer for a rather...
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If I'm a benefactor in a will and another benefactor who is family contest the will should I fight it?
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Answered on November 13, 2014
Assuming that the amount you stand to inherit is relatively significant, I would strongly suggest that you consult with a personal attorney...