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My boyfriend and I lived on his farm for 15 years. He promised me that I could stay until I die. He died. Can I stay?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 07, 2015

If your boyfriend did not leave a will giving you rights in the farm, the legal beneficiary of the farm (the person named in his will or his...

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How do Stepchildren inherit if they were never adopted nor in the will?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 05, 2015

As one of the other lawyers has already answered, there are a number of unknowns that are not addressed in your question. Your best option would...

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I have ex girlfriend who is 26 years old and is a mother under guardianship I don't understand why she is at this point she

Steven's answer | Answered on August 04, 2015

If grandmother has been appointed as your ex girlfriend's legal guardian, it is because a court at some point determined that she does not have the...

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I received a notice regarding my name in my Grandma will for her estate and my uncle is the person who is the proponent in will.

Steven's answer | Answered on July 31, 2015

It sounds from your question that a probate estate for your grandmother has been opened by your uncle. If that is the case, whether you receive...

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I turned 18 may 8th of 2015. I have been locked up 4 times. 1 time when I cut other time my mom lying saying other wise on rest.

Steven's answer | Answered on July 24, 2015

You are correct. Your mother would have to prove in court that you do not have the capacity to handle your own affairs as an adult. Your mental...

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How do I get my Mothers Estate closed ? The lawyer doing her Estate filed it over a year ago. He wont respond to my calls.

Steven's answer | Answered on July 24, 2015

It would be best for you to contact a probate attorney who practices in that area of Indiana. Probate records are public and the executor will be...

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My husband passed in April,and his family wants alot of his personal stuff, but now they threaten will lawyer. Can they get stuf

Steven's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

You husband's handwritten note is of no legal effect unless it was also signed by him and his signature witnessed by 2 witnesses in his presence. ...

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I have recently found out my mother has guardianship of my children and not legal custody.

Steven's answer | Answered on July 20, 2015

You will need to hire an attorney for this matter. Only a court can set aside a guardianship and a hearing will be required. If your income and...

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My son has an absentee father, how can I create a living will granting custody to his god parents if something happens to me?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 20, 2015

Typically, a court will give custody to the remaining parent, but not if the court finds his father is unfit as a parent. You should name the...

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Do i need to be listed on a deed to my grandmas house if she has a living will leaving me all of her vaubles?

Steven's answer | Answered on July 16, 2015

I agree that a beneficiary deed would be the most efficient way to transfer the house to you on Grandma's death. As others have noted, if the...

Steven B. Spewak's Answers (131)

My boyfriend and I lived on his farm for 15 years. He promised me that I could stay until I die. He died. Can I stay?

How do Stepchildren inherit if they were never adopted nor in the will?

I have ex girlfriend who is 26 years old and is a mother under guardianship I don't understand why she is at this point she

I received a notice regarding my name in my Grandma will for her estate and my uncle is the person who is the proponent in will.

I turned 18 may 8th of 2015. I have been locked up 4 times. 1 time when I cut other time my mom lying saying other wise on rest.

How do I get my Mothers Estate closed ? The lawyer doing her Estate filed it over a year ago. He wont respond to my calls.

My husband passed in April,and his family wants alot of his personal stuff, but now they threaten will lawyer. Can they get stuf

I have recently found out my mother has guardianship of my children and not legal custody.

My son has an absentee father, how can I create a living will granting custody to his god parents if something happens to me?

Do i need to be listed on a deed to my grandmas house if she has a living will leaving me all of her vaubles?