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If a sibling borrows a sizeable amount of money from a parent, and parent dies before loan repaid in full, is sibling

Jerry's answer | Answered on August 29, 2011

It depends on whether the loan is documented as such. If your parent clearly marked "loan" on the check or other documentation, it is possible to...

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Can Trust settler claim the trust assets as a loan?

Jerry's answer | Answered on August 29, 2011

You clearly need advice from a qualified trusts and estates attorney in Las Vegas. You might consider contacting the firm of Anderson and Dorn. ...

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Will be 62 in 2 months, single, lost my job may 2010, using savings to supplement unemployment, bad health, need good advise

Jerry's answer | Answered on August 29, 2011

Please confer with an experienced elder law attorney. You should be able to locate one on the NAELA website. You need to know all your options...

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Can I sell Mom's house if she is in nursing home & has husband

Jerry's answer | Answered on August 29, 2011

In most states, a husband has an absolute to live in the marital home for the rest of his life. The home should be an exempt asset if he is living...

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Stop a guardian from abusing elderly aunt, mishandling her care and money

Jerry's answer | Answered on August 29, 2011

Run, don't walk, to an experienced elder law attorney who can intervene. Once your aunt is out of the state, it will be far more difficult to do...

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How do I defend myself against be accused of emotionally abusing and Financially exploiting my elderly Aunt by my sister and DFS

Jerry's answer | Answered on August 29, 2011

I recommend you contact an experienced elder law attorney who is knowledgeable in these types of situations. You can normally locate one on the...

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I live with both parents full time to help them in their senior years.Dad is 84,Mom is almost 81.My oldest brother forced them

Jerry's answer | Answered on August 29, 2011

The bar association may offer free support through its pro bono program. There is also a government program, sometimes referred to as the...

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For SSI, how far back do they look to determine your savings account balance. I am 59 and applying for SSD and SSI.

Jerry's answer | Answered on August 29, 2011

The general rule is the State looks back five years to be sure you haven't given away or tried to hide assets that would otherwise make you...

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My mother has guardianship of my son how do I get it revoked?

Jerry's answer | Answered on August 29, 2011

I recommend you confer with a family law attorney in Bixby who can explain the process for revoking the guardianship. So long as you are a...

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Do I need a will, trust or estate planning? What would happen to our money if there wasn't a will?

Jerry's answer | Answered on August 29, 2011

The short answer is that in Oklahoma, this could be a very messy situation and your family could wind up tied up in court for an extended period of...

Jerry E Shiles's Answers (1236)

If a sibling borrows a sizeable amount of money from a parent, and parent dies before loan repaid in full, is sibling

Can Trust settler claim the trust assets as a loan?

Will be 62 in 2 months, single, lost my job may 2010, using savings to supplement unemployment, bad health, need good advise

Can I sell Mom's house if she is in nursing home & has husband

Stop a guardian from abusing elderly aunt, mishandling her care and money

How do I defend myself against be accused of emotionally abusing and Financially exploiting my elderly Aunt by my sister and DFS

I live with both parents full time to help them in their senior years.Dad is 84,Mom is almost 81.My oldest brother forced them

For SSI, how far back do they look to determine your savings account balance. I am 59 and applying for SSD and SSI.

My mother has guardianship of my son how do I get it revoked?

Do I need a will, trust or estate planning? What would happen to our money if there wasn't a will?