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My mother put my house in her living trust. I signed the Grant Bargain Sale deed over to her because she told me it was.

Michael's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

Gather up your documents, including proof of payment, and sit down with an Estate Planning attorney. You'll want to assert your rights before your...

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How should property be titled if it is owned by a child who has a guardian?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

Ruth is correct. The probate court should take jurisdiction over this case and resolve it. Sit down with an Arizona Estate Planning attorney to...

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Property ownership

Michael's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

Definitely sit down with a Florida Estate Planning attorney. You'll find attorney Joseph Pippen has a number of locations in Florida. Good Luck.

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I guess due to the fact we cannot afford a ten thousand dollar retainer to hire an attorney to find out exactly what to do?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

Have a Trust attorney file a Motion before the Court seeking to Compel a Complete Fiduciary Accounting and to replace the Trustee for breach of...

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My daughter was molested on a special needs school bus at 6 years old by 18 year old boy. He served time. Goes to counseling

Michael's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

I'm glad justice was served by the molester going to prison. That's good. Whom do you think is responsible if the molester has been convicted and...

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What do I do if my parents estate was put in trust in my siblings' names without my knowledge and none of them will talk to me?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

Have your Estate attorney contact the Trustee seeking a copy of the Trust. He or she may have to threaten the legal action if they do not comply. I...

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My wife wants to remove herself as SSI payee to her children. It has proven to be difficult. There is no family member willing

Michael's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

Some states allow for professional fiduciaries that are not banks & trust companies. This might be a viable option for the situation you describe....

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What is a reasonable fee for co-trustees representing my mother's trust

Michael's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

My colleague is correct. Most family members opt NOT to be paid as Trustees but instead to receive their tax-advantaged inheritance alone.

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I am the stated beneficiary on a investment account my mother has. Upon her passing do my siblings have a claim to that account.

Michael's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

The Investment accounts goes to the designated beneficiary at her passing. The beneficiaries of the Trust will receive whatever the Trust owns at...

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I NEED A LAWYER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am THE BENIFICIARY OF IRREVOCABLE TRUST in l.a. California area

Michael's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

Stop with the frustration. Click on 'Find-A-Lawyer' at the top of this Web Page. Enter 'Estate Planning' or 'Trusts' and then the city & state....

Michael Leo Potter's Answers (5702)

My mother put my house in her living trust. I signed the Grant Bargain Sale deed over to her because she told me it was.

How should property be titled if it is owned by a child who has a guardian?

Property ownership

I guess due to the fact we cannot afford a ten thousand dollar retainer to hire an attorney to find out exactly what to do?

My daughter was molested on a special needs school bus at 6 years old by 18 year old boy. He served time. Goes to counseling

What do I do if my parents estate was put in trust in my siblings' names without my knowledge and none of them will talk to me?

My wife wants to remove herself as SSI payee to her children. It has proven to be difficult. There is no family member willing

What is a reasonable fee for co-trustees representing my mother's trust

I am the stated beneficiary on a investment account my mother has. Upon her passing do my siblings have a claim to that account.

I NEED A LAWYER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am THE BENIFICIARY OF IRREVOCABLE TRUST in l.a. California area