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What is a "land trust"?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

A land trust is established by investors who want to own property but keep their name off the public record. I'd work with an Estate Planning...

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Proper way to write codicil to assure its authenticity/credibility.

Michael's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

My colleague Christopher is right. It does not have to be by the same attorney. See Avvo.Com click on 'Find-A-Lawyer' and then enter "Estate...

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I take care of my grandmother. What kind of power of attorney paperwork do I need to have for her?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

This is too important. Give your Grandmother the benefit of professional help - someone who is up to date on the changing laws. I'd look Avvo.Com...

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In my Living Trust, should my safe be listed along with "safe deposit box" in the appropriate section(s)?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 16, 2015

Judith's answer is straight-forward and logical.

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My mother's trust company is violating my father's trust

Michael's answer | Answered on March 14, 2015

Ruth is correct. I would proceed to see that the Guardianship is closed since your father has passed away. Good Luck.

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Can you be my lawyer.

Michael's answer | Answered on March 14, 2015

You can look under Avvo.com and enter 'Trust' to find a qualified and experienced attorney. Good Luck.

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What does a successor trustee have to do when he no longer wants to handle the revocable living trust of his mothers?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 12, 2015

if your Mom is still living, she can AMEND her Living Trust by having her Attorney remove your brother and insert your name. If she is NOT alive,...

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My mother (80yrs old) lives in a house with 2 of my brothers that was willed to her by her mother. However, the will also read

Michael's answer | Answered on March 11, 2015

Victoria is correct. Take the Will to an Estate Planning lawyer and have him or her review it and then comply with its requirements.

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What major parts (articles) should be included in my living trust?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 06, 2015

I concur with my colleagues. Your Living Trust is a basic Estate Planning tool intended to Avoid Probate and Avoid Conservatorship. It's too...

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Does the executor okay administrative expenses for hired employees in a probate?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 06, 2015

I concur with my colleagues. The executor of the Estate generally has the power to do so but the Court's scrutiny of hiring relatives will require...

Michael Leo Potter's Answers (5702)

What is a "land trust"?

Proper way to write codicil to assure its authenticity/credibility.

I take care of my grandmother. What kind of power of attorney paperwork do I need to have for her?

In my Living Trust, should my safe be listed along with "safe deposit box" in the appropriate section(s)?

My mother's trust company is violating my father's trust

Can you be my lawyer.

What does a successor trustee have to do when he no longer wants to handle the revocable living trust of his mothers?

My mother (80yrs old) lives in a house with 2 of my brothers that was willed to her by her mother. However, the will also read

What major parts (articles) should be included in my living trust?

Does the executor okay administrative expenses for hired employees in a probate?