Questions answered by Peter G Schmerl

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DO I NEED A WILLS AND ESTATE LAWYER?

Peter's answer | Answered on October 09, 2012

I agree with the previous answers. You should speak with an estate planning and probate attorney as soon as possible. I always offer a free...

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My dad didnt leave will still owe 37,ooo 6 kids can we all keep it take over payments how do you put it in one of kids name

Peter's answer | Answered on May 11, 2012

You question doesn't have a lot of detail, but it's likely that a probate will need to be opened to transfer the property to the six children. In...

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How to terminate temporary guardian

Peter's answer | Answered on January 21, 2012

I don't necessarily agree with the first answer. You have used the term "temporary" guardian. If this is a guardianship known as a Title 14...

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The possibilities of severing a fathers rights?

Peter's answer | Answered on January 21, 2012

Based on the information provided in your question, it sound like you may have grounds of abandonment to sever the father's parental rights and...

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I need to set up a trust account for my son we won a federal law suite. & got $75,000.00 How do I do it?

Peter's answer | Answered on December 24, 2011

Assuming your son is a minor, it sounds like to me what you really need to establish is a conservatorship under Arizona law. This would be a court...

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How long must my wife be gone for me to be able to adopt my daughter,or consider it abandonment

Peter's answer | Answered on June 05, 2011

You actually have several issues here. First is the issue of the biological dad. For you to adopt, his legal rights must be severed. Second is...

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What do I need to do to change the second named beneficiary (not primary beneficiary) in a Will?

Peter's answer | Answered on December 27, 2010

I would agree with the previous response -- thanks to computers, it's easiest to create a brand new will from scratch. Trusts are another matter...

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Does a spouse's share count toward the $75,000 for an affidavit of succession to real property in Arizona?

Peter's answer | Answered on December 24, 2010

Under Arizona law, a house valued less than $75,000 may be transferred by affidavit of succession. This can be done only six months or later after...

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My fiance and I are getting married soon? How do we go about him adopting her?

Peter's answer | Answered on October 19, 2010

Congratulations on your pending marriage! This type of private adoption is a two-step process in Arizona. First, the biological father's...

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Parents had a Family trust, which mother died in 2000 father in 2006, The executor of estate was me, need help!

Peter's answer | Answered on September 22, 2010

Your issues sound complicated. However, they likely can be properly resolved. Based on the generalized information provided in your message, I am...

Peter G Schmerl's Answers (42)

DO I NEED A WILLS AND ESTATE LAWYER?

My dad didnt leave will still owe 37,ooo 6 kids can we all keep it take over payments how do you put it in one of kids name

How to terminate temporary guardian

The possibilities of severing a fathers rights?

I need to set up a trust account for my son we won a federal law suite. & got $75,000.00 How do I do it?

How long must my wife be gone for me to be able to adopt my daughter,or consider it abandonment

What do I need to do to change the second named beneficiary (not primary beneficiary) in a Will?

Does a spouse's share count toward the $75,000 for an affidavit of succession to real property in Arizona?

My fiance and I are getting married soon? How do we go about him adopting her?

Parents had a Family trust, which mother died in 2000 father in 2006, The executor of estate was me, need help!