Questions answered by Marcus N Seiter

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Cost to create a estate trust?

Marcus's answer | Answered on October 11, 2018

I hate to sound like I’m Evading the question, but the cost for setting up a trust is subject to so many considerations that it would be best to...

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Is a notarized demand considered a legal action??

Marcus's answer | Answered on October 04, 2018

You may have some rights here, but it is advisable for you to consult with an attorney that focuses on trust administration and litigation before...

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How do I find someone to turn my power of attorney over to someone to protect grandsons interests?

Marcus's answer | Answered on October 01, 2018

First, let me say that I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You mentioned that you have power of attorney for your deceased son. Any power of...

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Is my daughter's hand written will with no witnesses valid if found by emergency responders?

Marcus's answer | Answered on October 01, 2018

I’m sorry to hear of your tragic loss. I hope you and her children are able to find peace despite such difficult circumstances. To answer your...

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How to record an trust?

Marcus's answer | Answered on September 23, 2018

Trusts do not get “recorded” in Arizona. They are private documents. However, if you need to transfer any real property to your trust, you do need...

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My father passed away last month with no estate am I responsible for his medical bills?

Marcus's answer | Answered on September 22, 2018

First let me say that I am sorry for your loss. I agree with my colleague that you are not responsible for your deceased father's debts. However,...

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Are last will was planned/prepared by attorney in Venice, Florida in 2005 at which time we had a mortgage on condo.

Marcus's answer | Answered on September 14, 2018

I agree with my colleague. Giving a quote without more personal information would be inaccurate and unprofessional. Your best route would be to...

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Will family assets held in B Trust when father died (but mother still living) get a second stepped up basis when mother passes?

Marcus's answer | Answered on September 10, 2018

When a revocable trust set up by a married couple during life divides into 2 trusts at the death of the first spouse - a survivors “A” trust and a...

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Bank account access, no will.

Marcus's answer | Answered on September 06, 2018

I’m sorry for your loss. You can execute the affidavit for collection of personal property in front of a notary assuming you are the person...

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My sister is the executer of our mothers will and I’m having trouble getting a copy from her. How can I obtain a copy ?

Marcus's answer | Answered on August 28, 2018

If your mother died here in Arizona and the will is probated here in Arizona, the executor has a legal duty to provide a copy of the will to any...

Marcus N Seiter's Answers (155)

Cost to create a estate trust?

Is a notarized demand considered a legal action??

How do I find someone to turn my power of attorney over to someone to protect grandsons interests?

Is my daughter's hand written will with no witnesses valid if found by emergency responders?

How to record an trust?

My father passed away last month with no estate am I responsible for his medical bills?

Are last will was planned/prepared by attorney in Venice, Florida in 2005 at which time we had a mortgage on condo.

Will family assets held in B Trust when father died (but mother still living) get a second stepped up basis when mother passes?

Bank account access, no will.

My sister is the executer of our mothers will and I’m having trouble getting a copy from her. How can I obtain a copy ?