Questions answered by Stuart L. O'Brien

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Is it legal to change a trust that was established years ago?

Stuart's answer | Answered on February 22, 2016

Frequently, trusts are drafted to specifically deny the authority to amend to anybody other than the settlor themselves. That would prohibit an...

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Can all 4 siblings be put on the deed of the home? If not, then how do we proceed?

Stuart's answer | Answered on February 10, 2016

Your brother-in-law is wrong! Contact a probate attorney and administer the estate properly. After all, I'm sure he just wants to be sure that...

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Will my 2nd DUI conviction from another state cause problems at the status hearing for my unsupervised probation?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 29, 2016

If two years has passed since you were placed on probation and no suspension of probation has been filed, then you're in the clear. If your time...

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Can the balance of the loan$7,000 be deducted from$20,000 original making the actual value $14,000??

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 28, 2016

This would only be appropriate if the funeral bill exceeded the equity in the truck (value less loan value). Then you have the problem of...

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How do I get out of being his guardian? I am his only child.

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 28, 2016

You should petition the court to resign as guardian stating that there has been a change in circumstances that render the current arrangement...

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Can guard/ship court-attorney fees be avoided/reduced in any form in the case of a very disabled youngster turning 18?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 28, 2016

You may file this "in forma pauperis". However, your indigent status and qualification to file as such must be approved by the court. Section...

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Will a marijuana possession and drug paraphernalia charge affect my ccw?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 20, 2016

There are always collateral consequences of a criminal conviction. Don't try to handle this by yourself.

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Can brother P.O.A gift his wife $14,000 three days before my moms death. Estate to be divided 50/50 brother & myself

Stuart's answer | Answered on December 03, 2015

This is a bit of a sticky issue. When someone acts under a power of attorney, all transactions must be done in the best interests of the principal...

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What is the likely hood that a judge was grant a last name change Of A minor?

Stuart's answer | Answered on November 03, 2015

Biological father must be served, cause must be given on the record, name change must be published, and a new birth certificate will be issued. It...

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How long will i be in jail if i kill someone?

Stuart's answer | Answered on October 29, 2015

I wouldn't be "just wondering" out loud on a public forum about something like this. However, if you simply add your name and "someone's" name you...

Stuart L. O'Brien's Answers (259)

Is it legal to change a trust that was established years ago?

Can all 4 siblings be put on the deed of the home? If not, then how do we proceed?

Will my 2nd DUI conviction from another state cause problems at the status hearing for my unsupervised probation?

Can the balance of the loan$7,000 be deducted from$20,000 original making the actual value $14,000??

How do I get out of being his guardian? I am his only child.

Can guard/ship court-attorney fees be avoided/reduced in any form in the case of a very disabled youngster turning 18?

Will a marijuana possession and drug paraphernalia charge affect my ccw?

Can brother P.O.A gift his wife $14,000 three days before my moms death. Estate to be divided 50/50 brother & myself

What is the likely hood that a judge was grant a last name change Of A minor?

How long will i be in jail if i kill someone?