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Why show in my application status a decision has not been made for spouse benefits is taking to long.
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Answered on October 29, 2015
Amount of time you have been waiting is not unusual.
Review with SS counsel if you have concerns.
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My mother & father have Alzheimers & won't sign a POA. Do I need to file conservatorship for them both?
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Answered on October 28, 2015
Yes. You need to file two separate petitions for appointment of conservators of person and estate of parents.
If mother has legal capacity, she...
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We have a Revocable Family Trust that has been amended several times, Do we need to retain the
superseded documents?
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Answered on October 28, 2015
Yes. It is good practice to retain previous trust documents.
Distinguish amended from amended and restated.
Amended;
If trust has been...
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My spouse is named as a successor trustee of her parents revocable trust. She also has power of attorney for health and finances
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Answered on October 28, 2015
Yes. Another person can petition to ba appointed conservator in future.
If parents wish to ensure spouse is appointed conservator, if needed in...
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Do I have grounds to sue?
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Answered on October 28, 2015
Yes. Based on information provided, you have right to sue and receive distribution from estate. Possible causes of action...
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Does my late husband's estate qualify for the Small Estate Affidavit?
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Answered on October 28, 2015
If home is part of H estate, a probate is necessary. Estate value for purpose of determining probate requirements based on gross value. Not based...
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Do I need to apply for social security disability or sue?
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Answered on October 28, 2015
You may be capable of doing both.
Consult SS counsel as starting point.
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In mass do you need to supply a social security number to be put on a will
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Answered on October 28, 2015
No. You do not need to provide SSN to be named in will.
Will can become public information. Would be imprudent to publish SSN in a will.
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No i did not get an answer
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Answered on October 28, 2015
I need more information to assist you.
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My father estranged wife owned property, but the title is in her daughter's name, Is he entitled to anything?
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Answered on October 28, 2015
Maybe. Many critical facts missing.
I need much more information to opine.
Consult probate counsel
