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Can a life tenant leave the home to her spouse if the specified remainderman dies before the life tenant?

Ryan's answer | Answered on January 14, 2019

If your son is the the remainder-man on a life estate deed, then that interest will be an asset of his estate if he dies and will be subject to his...

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My mom wants to add my name on her property in north Carolina that her n my dad bought for me 2-21-1990

Ryan's answer | Answered on January 10, 2019

You should consult an attorney in North Carolina regarding its laws on property transfer and estate planning.

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Can my mom add my name to hers on her 1 acre property in North Carolina for free or through a notarized letter to me?

Ryan's answer | Answered on January 09, 2019

You should consult an attorney in North Carolina regarding its laws on property transfer and estate planning.

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Can my mom evict her sister from their mothers home after her death if there was only a holographic will?

Ryan's answer | Answered on January 07, 2019

You may need to probate the holographic will and then get the house properly deed to the heirs. From there, traditional property law would govern...

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Are you able to see if a Durable Power of Attorney's was filed in court?

Ryan's answer | Answered on January 02, 2019

Typically no, power of attorney documents are not usually filed with or available from courts. You should contact the bank(s) regarding his access....

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What do I need to do to transfer Guardianship of my special needs daughter from her sister to me the legal Father?

Ryan's answer | Answered on January 02, 2019

If your daughter is an adult, then you may need to file for an adult guardianship in AZ and notify her sister of the proceedings.

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How do I get power of attorney control over a person when they cannot sign a power of attorney form?

Ryan's answer | Answered on December 18, 2018

If she is unable to execute a power of attorney and you don't already have one in place, then you would need to investigate filing a guardianship...

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Can trustee sell property to one beneficiary for fraction of worth?

Ryan's answer | Answered on December 18, 2018

The trustee has some latitude in selling trust assets, but the trustee still owes a fiduciary duty to the beneficiaries to safeguard and use the...

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Can my mother sell off land held by a trust for a fraction of what it is worth?

Ryan's answer | Answered on December 17, 2018

The answer probably depends on the other terms of the trust, and in particular whether you are a current beneficiary or contingent beneficiary. The...

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A trust in involving 4 adult siblings inherit money after the death of their father. 1 sibling is the Executer.

Ryan's answer | Answered on December 13, 2018

You may need an attorney to review the terms of the trust. Trust terms can vary significantly as to the standard the trustee uses in distributing...

Ryan Kenneth Hodges's Answers (212)

Can a life tenant leave the home to her spouse if the specified remainderman dies before the life tenant?

My mom wants to add my name on her property in north Carolina that her n my dad bought for me 2-21-1990

Can my mom add my name to hers on her 1 acre property in North Carolina for free or through a notarized letter to me?

Can my mom evict her sister from their mothers home after her death if there was only a holographic will?

Are you able to see if a Durable Power of Attorney's was filed in court?

What do I need to do to transfer Guardianship of my special needs daughter from her sister to me the legal Father?

How do I get power of attorney control over a person when they cannot sign a power of attorney form?

Can trustee sell property to one beneficiary for fraction of worth?

Can my mother sell off land held by a trust for a fraction of what it is worth?

A trust in involving 4 adult siblings inherit money after the death of their father. 1 sibling is the Executer.