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My sister wishes to give me guardianship of my 15 year old niece, she has sole custody and lives in different state.

John's answer | Answered on July 17, 2013

It depends on the law of the state of Florida as well as those of the state where the 15 year old lives. You need to consult with an attorney in...

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How do I find out if I need to disclaim an inheritance? Mother died in Connecticut. I live in New Mexico. Thank you!

John's answer | Answered on July 17, 2013

If your concern is that an inheritance from your mother may disqualify you for disability benefits, then you may very well need to disclaim the...

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Is it illegal for a 16 year old to live with a 23 year old boyfriend with parental consent?

John's answer | Answered on July 17, 2013

The 23 year old boyfriend and/or the parents of the 16 year old need to consult with an OH attorney. I suspect that the boyfriend and perhaps the...

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Does a A B trust need to be recorded in Colorado?

John's answer | Answered on July 17, 2013

I agree that more information is needed in order to clearly understand the basis for your question and you may need to consult with a local estate...

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My son need to get guaidianship of his dad who lives in florida

John's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

You didn't specify your question. However, the first step would be to obtain an attorney in Florida to represent your son in making the...

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My mother has a court-appointed guardian/conservator. I am her son and an interested party. We both live in Minnesota. Must

John's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

It depends upon the laws of the state of MN and/or the courts instructions upon having set up the guardian/conservator orders originally. However,...

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What is first step for grandparents to take guardianship of deceased mother child, no father involved.

John's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

You need to be in touch with an LA attorney who is familiar with guardianship proceedings. It should be an uncontested matter, which the attorney...

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Can anything be done if two of your siblings secretly take possesion of elderly parents assets and houses

John's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

You need to be in contact with a good elder law attorney in Cleveland to help you sort this out. It is truly an abuse of the system for your...

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Mom died 05, will not probated in state of arizona where she lived. land in arkansas , the will said to go to my 3 sons,

John's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

It may be possible to consider a Quiet Title Action initiated in the appropriate court in Arkansas rather than an ancillary probate proceeding in...

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What do I need to do if all parties listed in my wife's will want to sign everything over to me. I'm not named in the will as it

John's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

Not being licensed to practice in your state, I am not familiar with the applicable statutes. However, assuming you were married to the decedent...

John W Weaver's Answers (130)

My sister wishes to give me guardianship of my 15 year old niece, she has sole custody and lives in different state.

How do I find out if I need to disclaim an inheritance? Mother died in Connecticut. I live in New Mexico. Thank you!

Is it illegal for a 16 year old to live with a 23 year old boyfriend with parental consent?

Does a A B trust need to be recorded in Colorado?

My son need to get guaidianship of his dad who lives in florida

My mother has a court-appointed guardian/conservator. I am her son and an interested party. We both live in Minnesota. Must

What is first step for grandparents to take guardianship of deceased mother child, no father involved.

Can anything be done if two of your siblings secretly take possesion of elderly parents assets and houses

Mom died 05, will not probated in state of arizona where she lived. land in arkansas , the will said to go to my 3 sons,

What do I need to do if all parties listed in my wife's will want to sign everything over to me. I'm not named in the will as it