How to legally remove myself from being names as an executor and POA on a relatives will while they are still alive?
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Answered on July 16, 2016
I agree with the other answerers. Have her re-draft the instruments or, if communication with her is not good, just refuse appointment.
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Do I need to share information about elderly parents income and assets with caring.com, the VA or retirement homes
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Answered on July 16, 2016
You do not "need" to share such information in the sense that is legally required of you, but you do need to if you want them to qualify for any...
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Fiancés unpaid bill
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Answered on July 16, 2016
Yes. You should have an estate planning attorney set up a trust to protect the inheritance from his creditors.
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How do I retrieve personal items belonging to an estate. I am the executor and they are currently being withheld.
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Answered on July 16, 2016
Find a Delaware attorney who is familiar with contested estates and retain him/her to help you. They will be able to answer some of your specific...
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Trust Matter
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Answered on July 16, 2016
The only way you can get half of the trust is if you can see the trust instrument itself. Another possibility is that there were assets left...
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Can my sister put somebody else on my mother power of attorney
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Answered on July 15, 2016
I agree with the other answers. Your sister may not appoint another attorney in fact for your mother.
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I was wondering if I could sue a heir to my parents estate for holding up the inheritance and costing all the other heirs money
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Answered on July 15, 2016
Most likely the answer is no. You cannot sue someone for engaging in a negotiation. The amount of $10,000 below market value is not unusual in a...
How can I cash or deposit a estate check?
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Answered on July 15, 2016
The POA means nothing now that he has passed away. POA's only have power while the principal is living. If the check is payable to his estate, you...
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Do i new a lawyer at the reading of a will
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Answered on July 05, 2016
Having a lawyer present is not typical in MO, but I do not know about SC custom. You should be able to find an attorney in SC using AVVO or the...
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I need to know what my rights are
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Answered on July 05, 2016
I agree that an estate needs to be opened, which you need to consult a local probate attorney to do. I would add that unless you are somehow liable...