Questions answered by Paul E. Deloughery

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What marital property rights do I have in Oregon even though I'm in Arizona left behind by my wife who refuses to let me return?

Paul's answer | Answered on April 05, 2009

See an Arizona divorce attorney right away! If she has not filed for divorce in Oregon yet, then you need to file first here in Arizona so that you...

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I have being marry for 25 years and I just found out my husband used me to laundry his money

Paul's answer | Answered on April 05, 2009

First, clear the money out of the bank account before your husband takes it. Next, hire a good divorce attorney. Ask the divorce attorney to...

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My mother has passed away and the cert.of death has been issued. What/how transfer car title to my name, as I am executor?

Paul's answer | Answered on April 05, 2009

Assuming that you are the sole person entitled to claim the car, then complete the form found at...

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If skipping probate, file an Affidavit of succession instead, can a personal representative be designated via a court?

Paul's answer | Answered on April 05, 2009

I'm sorry to hear about your mother, and that you still have these loose ends to deal with. Using an Affidavit to transfer the real property...

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Will my spouse be automatically added to the deed of property that I had before marriage

Paul's answer | Answered on March 22, 2009

I am an attorney in Arizona and not Oklahoma, and so I can only speak to Arizona law. You did not give enough information to be able to answer...

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I want to buy a small piece of ground 1/4 of an acre that joins my property that is now in a trust. trust lets widow live there

Paul's answer | Answered on March 22, 2009

You need to talk to a real estate lawyer in Washington. (I only practice law in Arizona.) The answer really depends on what the trust document...

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If a friend of mine rents or leases me his 3 acre parcel of land that we ride ATV's on will that release his liability?

Paul's answer | Answered on March 22, 2009

I see that you live in Delaware, and I only practice in Arizona and Minnesota. However, I can give you some general advice. Your friend needs...

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If my grandpa put my name with his on his safe deposit box, it that mine or is it part of his estate?

Paul's answer | Answered on March 22, 2009

I think the answer depends on internal bank rules and what the relevant documents say. Call the bank. If you have access to the safe deposit box,...

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I filed a beneficiary deed stating my daughter as the beneficiary to my home when I die.

Paul's answer | Answered on March 08, 2009

THIS ANSWER DOES NOT CREATE AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE. You need to see an attorney because your...

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I have property from my ex that was left 60 days ago. How long do I have to keep the property?

Paul's answer | Answered on March 08, 2009

THIS ANSWER DOES NOT CREATE AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP AND IS NOT INTENDED AS LEGAL ADVICE. To be extra safe, I would hire a private...

Paul E. Deloughery's Answers (230)

What marital property rights do I have in Oregon even though I'm in Arizona left behind by my wife who refuses to let me return?

I have being marry for 25 years and I just found out my husband used me to laundry his money

My mother has passed away and the cert.of death has been issued. What/how transfer car title to my name, as I am executor?

If skipping probate, file an Affidavit of succession instead, can a personal representative be designated via a court?

Will my spouse be automatically added to the deed of property that I had before marriage

I want to buy a small piece of ground 1/4 of an acre that joins my property that is now in a trust. trust lets widow live there

If a friend of mine rents or leases me his 3 acre parcel of land that we ride ATV's on will that release his liability?

If my grandpa put my name with his on his safe deposit box, it that mine or is it part of his estate?

I filed a beneficiary deed stating my daughter as the beneficiary to my home when I die.

I have property from my ex that was left 60 days ago. How long do I have to keep the property?