I am a conservator of my dad. The Court asked me to file a status report.

Yes. Cousin and any other party who has file request for special notice entitled to all pleadings and related documents filed by you or other...

How do you handle someone who thinks they are a beneficiary of a will/trust but isn't listed in either document at all?

Based on limited information provided, GF is not a beneficiary and not entitled to copy of trust or will. Options: -give her copy of will and...

I have a new baby in France and am preparing to complete the CRBA but I need tax information.

Yes. Several optionss; -contact US Embassy for direction in obtaining official explanation; -contact SS directly to obtain information...

Is maintenance the same as repairs?

Not a clear line of demarcation between maintenance, repairs and capital improvements. If not clearly defined in trust document, you have good...

There is no deadline for judge to make decision. Ninety days is not unreasonable.

I need to know if a collection agency can garnish my disability checks or freeze my checking or savings account.

Maybe. Account may be frozen and garnished if SSDI checks are commingled with other income in the account. Safest approach is to segregate...

Question about UTMA trust distribution

Review terms of trust. If trust instructs you to hold distribution in trust until age 21, you must do so. If trust authorizes distribution to...

Once social security appeals council receives an appeal, how long before it is entered in the system?

Time period varies. Factors which influence time period include: -individual handling the matter; -facts and legal issues; -workload

Penalties range depending on facts not provided. Consult criminal counsel immediately.

Plaintiff is interested in a couple of mediators, so is the defendant. How can they make a decision?

Excellent advice from colleagues. Follow Andrew Hyman's advice.