Questions answered by Michael A Kirtland

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How can I be a guardian of my minor brother so he can go to school?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 25, 2014

Either one of your parents is going to have to sign a temporary transfer of parental responsibility or you're going to have to go to court and...

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Judge said that my petition to terminate guardianship is denied & guardians are given 1 more year is there anything i can do?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 25, 2014

Contact a lawyer and file an appeal. Although without good grounds your appeal may likely be denied. Appeals are based on violation of legal...

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I was just informed that i could not get power of attorney for my brother who is critically ill in the state of utah,

Michael's answer | Answered on January 25, 2014

You can certainly contact the bank to inform them of the problem. They can put a hold or watch on the account to prevent unauthorized withdrawals....

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I gv my 16yr old perm. 2 live wth my 24yr old and 4 hr to enroll her in schl with a notarized document is that legal?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 25, 2014

Alabama law has an official way to temporarily transfer responsibility for a minor to another adult. If you did this form, it is legal. The...

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Could my aunt get custody of my baby?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 25, 2014

She can only gain custody if she goes to court and establishes to the satisfaction of the court that you are unfit as a parent. Otherwise, she's...

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Brother filed emergency guardianship of my father based on statements made while confused and severly ill. Can it be revoked

Michael's answer | Answered on January 25, 2014

If, in fact, this was an emergency guardianship, then it would have long ago expired unless a followup permanent guardianship hearing was held. In...

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My equity loan is almost 30 days late, due in Dec. 2013. There are 3 payments total left on the loan. The loan was given to

Michael's answer | Answered on January 25, 2014

Go to an attorney. You'll likely find the bank backing off of their threats. If you're only one payment late with only three payments left, the...

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How can i dispose of personal property left behind after a life estate has terminated

Michael's answer | Answered on January 25, 2014

If you are the sole remainderman then it is your property and you can do with it as you please, including disposing of it. If any of the items are...

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I am an only child and dad just passed away leaving me his farm of 60 acres. mortgage loan and bank won't let me assume. How?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 25, 2014

Federal law prohibits the bank from not permitting you to assume the loan when the reason for the assumption is the death of your parent.

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If co-executing on a relatives estate, can one executor override the amount of compensation due to the executors?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 25, 2014

What state the executors live in is irrelevant. The law to be followed will be the law of the state where the estate is probated. If the fees are...

Michael A Kirtland's Answers (628)

How can I be a guardian of my minor brother so he can go to school?

Judge said that my petition to terminate guardianship is denied & guardians are given 1 more year is there anything i can do?

I was just informed that i could not get power of attorney for my brother who is critically ill in the state of utah,

I gv my 16yr old perm. 2 live wth my 24yr old and 4 hr to enroll her in schl with a notarized document is that legal?

Could my aunt get custody of my baby?

Brother filed emergency guardianship of my father based on statements made while confused and severly ill. Can it be revoked

My equity loan is almost 30 days late, due in Dec. 2013. There are 3 payments total left on the loan. The loan was given to

How can i dispose of personal property left behind after a life estate has terminated

I am an only child and dad just passed away leaving me his farm of 60 acres. mortgage loan and bank won't let me assume. How?

If co-executing on a relatives estate, can one executor override the amount of compensation due to the executors?