Questions answered by Ilene L. McCauley

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Is the Power of Attorney or the person themselves responsible for contract the POA made on behalf of the person?

Ilene's answer | Answered on June 16, 2010

I don't know the rule in PA. However, in Arizona there is a rule that says any verbal agreement about a sum of money, or a value (like providing...

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What is the time for probate?

Ilene's answer | Answered on June 16, 2010

I am sorry for your loss and your hardship. I recommend that you contact an attorney who deals in probate issues in your area to represent you...

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We are in the middle of a custody hearing......the maternal grandmother tapes our visitation with my granddaughter........i

Ilene's answer | Answered on June 16, 2010

Somehow your question ended up in the estate planning section. I would repost it to family law. The family lawyers deal with these types of...

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How can I get an item I ordered but was told it was out of stock because they mispriced it?

Ilene's answer | Answered on June 16, 2010

I believe you question was posted to the wrong area. Somehow it ended up in estate planning. I would try a section that deals with contracts or...

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Regarding settling my uncle's estate issues. What do I need to do and when?

Ilene's answer | Answered on June 16, 2010

I would recommend that you see an attorney in your area to decide whether or not to open a probate. I would go to an attorney and pay a...

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Small Estate only 401k, bank account, and life insurance, no Real Property, died Intestate in CA, minor involved

Ilene's answer | Answered on June 16, 2010

I don't practice in CA, but if you came to me in Arizona I would tell you that you need to do a probate of the estate. There are too many issues...

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Can the federal and state go after me for my husbands unpaid taxes?

Ilene's answer | Answered on June 15, 2010

The general rule is that if you file separately, you are not responsible for your spouse's back taxes. That being said, you are responsible for...

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Do you have to prove you have a life estate in tn.

Ilene's answer | Answered on June 15, 2010

I do not know the rules of your state. However, as a beneficiary of your father's estate, your state probably requires that all beneficiaries be...

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My mother has dimentia and my father is her primary caretaker. We want to give me Power of Attorney for all matters should he

Ilene's answer | Answered on June 15, 2010

Definitely get the Powers of Attorney prepared right away. I agree with the other answer, do not use on-line forms. Go to an estate planning...

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What can I do?

Ilene's answer | Answered on June 15, 2010

I am so sorry for your difficulties. I would recommend that you contact the State Bar of your state. See if they have a lawyer referral program...

Ilene L. McCauley's Answers (365)

Is the Power of Attorney or the person themselves responsible for contract the POA made on behalf of the person?

What is the time for probate?

We are in the middle of a custody hearing......the maternal grandmother tapes our visitation with my granddaughter........i

How can I get an item I ordered but was told it was out of stock because they mispriced it?

Regarding settling my uncle's estate issues. What do I need to do and when?

Small Estate only 401k, bank account, and life insurance, no Real Property, died Intestate in CA, minor involved

Can the federal and state go after me for my husbands unpaid taxes?

Do you have to prove you have a life estate in tn.

My mother has dimentia and my father is her primary caretaker. We want to give me Power of Attorney for all matters should he

What can I do?