Michael Leo Potter

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Las Vegas, NV

Trusts Lawyer at Las Vegas, NV

Practice Areas: Trusts, Estate Planning ... +2 more

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How do I get a sales rep contract checked, and revised for me?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 24, 2013

Go to Avvo.com under Find-A-Lawyer. Enter 'Contract Law' under area of practice and 'Los Angeles CA' and you'll see a number of qualified...

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Will an intentionally defective grantor trust also provide asset protection for our home?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 21, 2013

Yes, but it must the proper combination in order to be really effective. Contact Attorney Bob Mannor at the Michigan Estate Planning Law Center for...

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Living Trust as secondary beneficiary of IRA?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 19, 2013

A better way to go might be to use an IRA / Retirement Inheritance Trust. It can be distributed over the remaining life expectancy of your...

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Our mother died recently and has a Living Trust. My sister and I are Trustees. What must happen next to the trust?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 17, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss. As Trustees you may ONLY follow the Trust's written instructions. You may not Amend the Trust because it is not your...

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Need INSIGHT selecting a lawyer for a "WILL" review written approx 15 yrs ago prior to the death of my dad.

Michael's answer | Answered on July 13, 2013

See Avvo.com under 'Find A Lawyer'. Select "Estate Planning" and enter Aurora MO. You'll want to look for an Attorney who does Living Trusts.

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I have a summons to appear in a German court, we can appoint someone to go in our place ,

Michael's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

You can and should hire a German lawyer to appear on your behalf. Good Luck!

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Just found out my Dad's estate overpaid the IRS 65K in 2000 - how do I get a refund?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

Yes. Get a Tax Law attorney involved right away. See Avvo.Com under Find-A-Lawyer. You should ask for a full refund plus interest since that...

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We sold a jet ski that needed repairs, we were upfront about them. It needed more, are we liable?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

Shawn is correct. It was sold "as is".

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Can an irrevocable trust's trustee name another irrevocable trust as a beneficiary?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

A trustee ONLY has those powers which are specifically granted to the trustee under the trust document.

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"Can my husband use a power of attorney to take away our daughter?"

Michael's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

First of all, you can REVOKE the POA. Second, you need a Family Law Attorney. See Avvo.Com under Find-A-Lawyer.

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