Questions answered by Dara J. Goldsmith

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Can a great grandmother take her great granddaughter outside the county in which a guardianship is pending?

Dara's answer | Answered on August 08, 2016

Maybe. She may have the written permission of the mother to serve as a temporary guardian or maybe she was given custody by protective services. ...

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Are proceeds from a class-action pharmaceutical settlement subject to probate in Nevada?

Dara's answer | Answered on August 04, 2016

The probate estate needs to be reopened. If the distribution amount is added to the previous amount of the closed estate to determine the type of...

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If guardianship forms that were filed through court were not notarized are they valid?

Dara's answer | Answered on July 28, 2016

If you can afford counsel you may want to hire an attorney, if not your options are to apply for a pro bono attorney through Legal Aid Center of...

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How do I find out the name of the administrator/executor/personal representative for an estate in Washoe county, Nevada?

Dara's answer | Answered on July 26, 2016

I urge your cousin to meet with a probate attorney in Washoe County to assist in determining the status if the deceased brother's affairs. I would...

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Can my father use a 529 plan that was set up for me on his step children?

Dara's answer | Answered on July 15, 2016

Both attorneys have provided you with excellent advice. If it is a 529 plan and if it is not addressed in the divorce decree or property...

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What can I do if my mom filed for guardianship for my son on me but not his dad?

Dara's answer | Answered on July 13, 2016

Ms. Whitbeck has provided you with excellent advice. This needs to be addressed in Iowa. Based upon your mother's support and raising of your...

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Does an inheritance from my deceased fathers IRA go towards my yearly income?

Dara's answer | Answered on July 08, 2016

The taxes were withheld, but you still need to report the income and include the payment/deposit of tax on the return. You will need to amend your...

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Can my primary doctor be named as my health care proxy in the state of Nevada?

Dara's answer | Answered on July 08, 2016

No, it is not allowed, unless the physician is a close family member. See my colleagues link.

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What is my next step for las vegas judicial court?

Dara's answer | Answered on June 20, 2016

I am sorry for your loss, but your question is an eviction question and not a probate question.As my colleague suggests, the self help center is a...

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Is it legal for an executor not to inform those on the will of what is going on

Dara's answer | Answered on June 14, 2016

You may want to retain an attorney to assist you in asking for information in an appropriate manner. As my colleague, Mr. Jensen points out, there...

Dara J. Goldsmith's Answers (1364)

Can a great grandmother take her great granddaughter outside the county in which a guardianship is pending?

Are proceeds from a class-action pharmaceutical settlement subject to probate in Nevada?

If guardianship forms that were filed through court were not notarized are they valid?

How do I find out the name of the administrator/executor/personal representative for an estate in Washoe county, Nevada?

Can my father use a 529 plan that was set up for me on his step children?

What can I do if my mom filed for guardianship for my son on me but not his dad?

Does an inheritance from my deceased fathers IRA go towards my yearly income?

Can my primary doctor be named as my health care proxy in the state of Nevada?

What is my next step for las vegas judicial court?

Is it legal for an executor not to inform those on the will of what is going on