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Is there any document?or order for getting care for adult w/ a mental health disability when they they need hospitalization?
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Answered on May 21, 2010
The type of arrangement that you are referencing would be a guardianship. The criteria for getting guardianship over an adult varies a little bit...
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If a parent dies with a will is the only child entitled to see it or get a copy if they are told they are excluded in the will
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Answered on May 21, 2010
Yes, even if you were disinherited under a will you still have a right to see a copy. If the will has been filed for probate you can get a copy...
Does trustee have to account for spent money?
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Answered on May 19, 2010
Yes, and yes. A trustee is accountable to the beneficiaries for how the money is invested and spent. If the money was spent on your grandfather,...
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I am the executrix and a remainderman,sister has life estate.Can i revoke life estate because of waste & no insurance?
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Answered on May 19, 2010
I'm confused by your statement that your sister has a quitclaim deed, but in general the beneficiary of a life estate has a duty not to waste the...
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What is the least cumbersome way to bequeath gas/oil royalty income?
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Answered on May 19, 2010
I would respectfully disagree that if your primary goal is making things easy for your heirs a will is the right answer. Without knowing more...
Can I make my own Deed and Deed of Trust
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Answered on May 19, 2010
I completely agree with my learned colleague. Unfortunately it is easy for the public to view legal documents as simply pieces of paper that...
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Changing a living trust
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Answered on May 18, 2010
You haven't provided enough information to give a specific answer. In general, however, when you create a living trust you should retain the right...
My father died, intentioannly excluded me from the will.
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Answered on May 18, 2010
Based on the information you shared here, while you can always file motions to try to fight this, it doesn't sound like there is much hope you...
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How much does estate planning cost?
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Answered on May 18, 2010
The cost of an estate plan varies greatly. You can buy an online program that will give you all the "right documents" for $13.95, I hear. This is...
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Laws on living trust dealing with joint tenancy?
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Answered on May 18, 2010
Mr. Burrow is correct, typically your grandmother would have the right to convey her part of the interest in the properties to anyone she wants,...