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My father passed away leaving everything to my mom. His 2 adult daughters want to see the will.

James's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

Yes. Adult daughters and all relatives within two degrees are entitled to see the Will. No. You are not required to disclose information related...

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Should I file for child custody or proceed with a step parent adoption?

James's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

Excellent advice from colleagues. Based on limited information provided, i recommend step parent adoption. Some important points to...

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Elderly Tenant/landlord issue

James's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

Review the rental agreement and "paper" executed by GM with elder law counsel.

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Dad died in 2001, left all to his wife (no known probate ). She died last May. No word on estate. No probate. What now? Thx.

James's answer | Answered on October 06, 2015

You need to determine what assets and liabilities exist and whether there is an estate plan. Retain probate counsel to assist in investigation and...

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I live in California and I'm thinking about setting up an irrevocable trust.

James's answer | Answered on October 06, 2015

Irrevocable trusts are useful under proper circumstances. Can also be a very bad idea under certain circumstances. Proceed carefully. Not enough...

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I want to adopt my adult step daughter, I am in Ca and she is in Il. What kind of problems does this cause for the process?

James's answer | Answered on October 06, 2015

Adult adoption straight forward. You may file petition in either California or illinois.

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My father passed this year. How do I figure out what property, assets, and money he may have. I was his only child.

James's answer | Answered on October 06, 2015

Contact father's wife. Request information regarding estate, Check court to see if probate has been opened, If so, review the pleadings and file...

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Accessing safe deposit box in California of deceased wife's, deceased aunt's that left her entire estate in trust wife.

James's answer | Answered on October 06, 2015

Question confusing. If you are personal representative of W estate and W is beneficiary of aunt;s estate, you are entitled to access. You will...

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Creditor is garnishing my wages, but I was never notified by creditor about any other attempts of getting the payment.

James's answer | Answered on October 06, 2015

Your wages are being garnished because the creditor filed a lawsuit against you and obtained a judgment. The creditor more than likely served the...

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Bankruptcy with possibility of fraud

James's answer | Answered on October 06, 2015

You most definitely need to sit down with an experienced bankruptcy attorney. Anyone can file a bankruptcy proceeding. However, that is no...