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Do I own the auto free and clear? Can bank still come after auto?

James's answer | Answered on February 13, 2016

Maybe. Probably not. You may/not own vehicle free and clear. Depends on terms of judgment and release. Not clear what you mean by "filed...

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Is it correct that I should be charged for this also considering that I was not advised that there would be an expense?

James's answer | Answered on February 13, 2016

Usually this type fee is paid by trustee from trust funds. In absence of agreement between you and trust, you should not be required to pay fee to...

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Am I allowed to be in the home if my dad wants me there considering they both reside there?

James's answer | Answered on February 13, 2016

No. You have no right to live in home. Your uncle, in capacity as co-trustee of trust, may remove you from home.

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How do I receive a property title after my father dies and another party on the title is not married nor can be located?

James's answer | Answered on February 12, 2016

Your rights to property will be determined based on several facts not stated: -how is title to property held; -terms of father's estate plan If...

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What are my legal rights as a stepchild/ caregiver

James's answer | Answered on February 12, 2016

Your legal rights depend on several important facts: did stepmother and father have an estate plan; -were you adopted by stepmother; -verbal or...

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Am I required by the surrogacy court rules to let his mother know that there is a settlement and must I offer to reimburse her?

James's answer | Answered on February 12, 2016

I agree with colleagues. Yes. you are required to notify all known creditors of the probate.

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What legal options does my husband have?

James's answer | Answered on February 12, 2016

Many possible explanations why insurance company does not have the beneficiary statement: -lost; -revoked; -changed; -never filed by...

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Given these conditions, should probate take long?

James's answer | Answered on February 12, 2016

No. Given facts stated, administration of GM's trust should not take too long. Likewise, if probate necessary it should not take too long

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Can a home in a special needs trust ever be reversed back to the parent that set up the trust?

James's answer | Answered on February 12, 2016

Yes. Properly drafted Revocable Special Needs Trust is fully revocable and amendable by you.

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Im about to be willed a property title, but the other party wont agree to give me the other part.

James's answer | Answered on February 12, 2016

Both parents may wish to execute Lady Bird Deed which transfers interest to you at mother's death. Many other options available. Too numerous to...