Questions answered by Celia R Reed

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I received a summon with the contract attached. The only thing is that contract is not valid and I have the correct one.

Celia's answer | Answered on July 29, 2013

You should, especially if it helps your position.

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My mother passed away in September of 2012. She had a reverse mortgage on the house and the house is being foreclosed on.

Celia's answer | Answered on July 29, 2013

I agree with Attorney Elliott. You are not responsible for the estate debt and this may be a situation where it's best to walk away, as there is...

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Can you pay someone's funeral cost with there debit card?

Celia's answer | Answered on July 29, 2013

Unless she was an authorized user, she may face legal action.

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Received bill and threat of being turned into collections for move out charges at a senior living facility

Celia's answer | Answered on July 29, 2013

Demand an accounting of all charges. Unless you personally guaranteed your father's expenses, you cannot be held personally liable.

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Can my wife have an injuction against harassment against my ex if she watches the kids?

Celia's answer | Answered on July 29, 2013

You ex wife is misinformed. The injunction can specifically limit the content of communication or restrict it to text messages and e-mails solely...

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CAN A FAMILY COURT APPOINTED BEST INTEREST ATTORNEY REMOVE MY CHILDREN FROM MY HOME BASED ON ALLEGATIONS?

Celia's answer | Answered on July 29, 2013

The best interest attorney makes recommendations but the judge decides whether to enter orders. It sounds like you need your own attorney to...

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Putting beneficiary names on property in another state

Celia's answer | Answered on July 29, 2013

If you dad left real property in North Carolina, you will need to open an ancillary probate there. You can locate a probate attorney in the county...

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Handling my fathers estate when I am an only child and no other heirs. Doing so as economically as possible.

Celia's answer | Answered on July 28, 2013

I agree with Attorney Dupler. You want to do this right the first time. At minimum, consult with a probate attorney and find out your options. ...

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Is my right to privacy being violated by a real estate broker ?

Celia's answer | Answered on July 28, 2013

The realtor had the owner's permission to post the pictures. I am unaware of any requirement that the realtor now needs the new owner's permission...

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Do we need an attorney for a smallish estate?

Celia's answer | Answered on July 28, 2013

I agree with Attorney Shultz. If you plan to take action, consult with a probate attorney tomorrow. Your brother may have exploited your mother...

Celia R Reed's Answers (3397)

I received a summon with the contract attached. The only thing is that contract is not valid and I have the correct one.

My mother passed away in September of 2012. She had a reverse mortgage on the house and the house is being foreclosed on.

Can you pay someone's funeral cost with there debit card?

Received bill and threat of being turned into collections for move out charges at a senior living facility

Can my wife have an injuction against harassment against my ex if she watches the kids?

CAN A FAMILY COURT APPOINTED BEST INTEREST ATTORNEY REMOVE MY CHILDREN FROM MY HOME BASED ON ALLEGATIONS?

Putting beneficiary names on property in another state

Handling my fathers estate when I am an only child and no other heirs. Doing so as economically as possible.

Is my right to privacy being violated by a real estate broker ?

Do we need an attorney for a smallish estate?