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What is the best assett protection to place real estate in thats already in my name and how hard is it?how long does it take

Paul's answer | Answered on February 22, 2012

You have to understand that asset protection is not a "one answer" process. Nothing in this life or the law is simple. I would say that if you...

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As a Trustee I opened a trust account under trust name. Beneficiary is suing me for mismanaging the funds.

Paul's answer | Answered on February 22, 2012

You do have an attorney, right! You should be asking him/her these questions. Why? This is complicated and it would take a long time for any...

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I might have signed a check issued to my mother in law after she passed. Can I be charged with forgery even though my husband

Paul's answer | Answered on February 22, 2012

Hmmmm. You asked this question twice. Once the site states that you live in Indiana and the other in Illinois. I'm not sure where you live...

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What can we do if the executor of my mothers will allowed my brother and his girlfriend spend the night in her home the night

Paul's answer | Answered on February 22, 2012

I first thought that you question was about the moral issue as to whether it was appropriate for your brother and girlfriend to stay the night. ...

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Can I contest my dad's revocable trust against my step mother?

Paul's answer | Answered on February 21, 2012

A very sad situation. Unfortunately not all that uncommon when it comes to second marriages. The other attorneys did a good job presenting...

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POA/guardian of disabled senior file legal seperation or divorce for ward or prohibit association with others?

Paul's answer | Answered on February 21, 2012

There may be a good reason for filing a divorce in this situation - to protect the assets of the non-disabled spouse. With that said it may or may...

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Does the trustee have a time frame to distribute the trust & will to the beneficary's?

Paul's answer | Answered on February 21, 2012

Unfortunately this is complicated. But I would suggest that if the attorney is providing you with information then deal with the attorney. You...

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Can I sue the woman that destroyed my parents life after 66 years of marriage following my mothers stroke?

Paul's answer | Answered on February 21, 2012

Well. If your father was not competent when he drafted the Will then you can challenge it when he passes. However, if he is being taken advantage...

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My entire trust (and my two siblings') was spent by my father? Is this legal?

Paul's answer | Answered on February 21, 2012

I suppose the first question to you is "how is your relationship with your father?". If it is good then you should just ask him "what happened to...

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Is an attorney needed to claim cash left in a will?

Paul's answer | Answered on February 21, 2012

Mr. Geffen gave a god and succinct answer. Just to talk with the CPA you nephew doesn't need an attorney. However, when he gets paperwork if he...