Archived
My mother has had guardianship of my daughter for 8 years. I am taking her to mediation. To work toward term. The guardianship.
Michael's answer
|
Answered on January 25, 2013
Sound answers. In such issues, the best interest of the minor is the standard of care. Something happened to cause you to lose custody to your...
Archived
I have a question about my mother and some money that she has in her bank account, and how much she is legally allowed to gift.
Michael's answer
|
Answered on January 25, 2013
In 2013 your mother can gift up to $14,000 per year to as many people as she wishes, without any tax consequences. However, your question has...
Archived
My father recently passed away leaving my sister and i co executors and now theres an argument for his house.
Michael's answer
|
Answered on January 25, 2013
Unfortunately for you, there is no such thing as a verbal will. You'll need to probate the written will or your father, or if there is not,...
Archived
If the executrix is also an heir to 50% of estate are they due a fee? If so how much.
Michael's answer
|
Answered on January 25, 2013
Agree. Fees vary depending on state law and the time and complexity of acting as executrix. Executrix fees and other costs of administration are...
Archived
I am wondering if a trust account can be created in the Estate of (me) before I die and a grantor contribute to it as my estate.
Michael's answer
|
Answered on January 25, 2013
Concur with these attorneys. You can't put in trust what is not yet yours. If your boyfriend has promised you part of his estate upon death, you...
Archived
Is a 2004 residuary trust exempt from 2013 estate tax changes?
Michael's answer
|
Answered on December 17, 2012
If your mother died in 2004, the estate tax issue is decided by 2004 estate tax laws. Your father's estate is decided by the estate tax law in...
Archived
My husband is deceased. How do I go about getting power of attorney for the home we both signed papers but deed has his name?
Michael's answer
|
Answered on December 17, 2012
SInce your husband is dead, you can't get a power of attorney. Powers of Attorney cease to be effective upon the death of the principal. You'll...
Archived
401K, Life Insurance, joint bank accounts and Death
Michael's answer
|
Answered on December 17, 2012
IF she is on the account as a joint owner, she does not own 1/2, but rather will own the whole account upon his death. The other assets which have...
Archived
How do i began to get land that i have been living on and paying taxes on for 38 yrs in my name?
Michael's answer
|
Answered on December 17, 2012
You can follow a number of paths. You can probate the will. You can seek a determination of heirs from the probate court. Or, you can file a...
Archived
To become the executure of my mom state theres to heirs my self am 19 and my sister 11 who will gt my sister money?
Michael's answer
|
Answered on December 17, 2012
His rights as husband will depend on his actual status. Were they divorced? Legally separated? Still married? The answer varies depending on...
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
The Avvo Rating explained
The Avvo Rating explained