Questions answered by Peter G Schmerl

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Is our nys living trusts valid now that we moved to arizona

Peter's answer | Answered on September 10, 2010

I would agree with the previous opinions. It is extremely important that all of your estate planning documents are reviewed when you move to a new...

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Once parental rights have been relinquished is there any hope of returning the child to the parents?

Peter's answer | Answered on August 04, 2010

The first question I have is who adopted the child? The adoptive parents are the legal parents and are in control. One option is that they can...

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Guardianship

Peter's answer | Answered on August 01, 2010

A Title 14 guardianship may be revoked at any time by a parent. However, if you have concerns of potential abuse or neglect (such as drug use) and...

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What forms do I need to transfer guardianship?

Peter's answer | Answered on July 23, 2010

Based on the information provided, I don't know that a guardianship is required at all. Arizona law permits a special power of attorney for minors...

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My father died in 2007, mother in 2008, my mother had no will made

Peter's answer | Answered on June 27, 2010

If your mother died in Arizona without a will, her estate passes to her heirs under the rules of "intestate succession." If she was widowed, her...

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Can we get guardianship for only 1 Grandchild?

Peter's answer | Answered on June 19, 2010

Yes, you can become guardians for just the one grandchild if she's the only one residing with you. There are two types of guardianships in...

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What rights do i have as a mother that voluntarily signed over guardianship to my mother and step father in the state of arizona

Peter's answer | Answered on February 13, 2010

If you have agreed to a voluntary guardianship, also known as a Title 14 guardianship in Arizona (one handled by the probate court), you have the...

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Would a savings account from a deceased person be considered an assest even though there is a beneficiary noted?

Peter's answer | Answered on February 13, 2010

Depending on the context, the account is an asset. For example, if there is a valid beneficiary designation such as pay on death (POD), the...

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Do we have to file an affidavit of ownership after a joint tenant died to quit claim the property over to someone else

Peter's answer | Answered on January 12, 2010

Your mother can sign and record an affidavit terminating the joint tenancy, along with a death certificate, at the county recorder's office. This...

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I am the guardian of my adult brother in Nebr. What is the procedure/sequence of events to move him and the guardianship to Ariz

Peter's answer | Answered on December 30, 2009

If you wish to transfer the guardianship jurisdiction to Arizona, it would be necessary to file a guardianship petition in Pima County Superior...

Peter G Schmerl's Answers (42)

Is our nys living trusts valid now that we moved to arizona

Once parental rights have been relinquished is there any hope of returning the child to the parents?

Guardianship

What forms do I need to transfer guardianship?

My father died in 2007, mother in 2008, my mother had no will made

Can we get guardianship for only 1 Grandchild?

What rights do i have as a mother that voluntarily signed over guardianship to my mother and step father in the state of arizona

Would a savings account from a deceased person be considered an *assest* even though there is a beneficiary noted?

Do we have to file an affidavit of ownership after a joint tenant died to quit claim the property over to someone else

I am the guardian of my adult brother in Nebr. What is the procedure/sequence of events to move him and the guardianship to Ariz

Would a savings account from a deceased person be considered an assest even though there is a beneficiary noted?