My estranged father recently passed away and his sister is asking me to sign a release form so she can have him cremated.
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Answered on June 10, 2015
No. She cannot have him cremated unless she has authority to do so. Such authority may have been granted to her in and Advanced Directive or...
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The seller of a house has POA for her parents. All 3 names are on title, mom wasn't of sound mind for POA. Is there a loophole?
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Answered on June 10, 2015
Yes. There are alternatives to get sale completed:
-H can file PC section 3100 petition requesting court to grant authority to complete sale and...
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My mothers trust administer had me evicted from my home of 30 years the trust was suppose to locate me a home and pay for it
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Answered on June 09, 2015
Based on information provided, your sister has much explaining to do.
You have right to accounting and copy of trust and any amendments from...
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Can a surviving spouse with a Revocable Living Trust "A-B" amend the trust to add a new spouse to receive previous assets?
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Answered on June 09, 2015
Maybe. Depends on terms of trust. Not clear what you mean by "previous assets'? Some general observations:
-Surviving spouse generally can...
Can an executor or beneficiary change a will after death?
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Answered on June 09, 2015
No. Executor or Beneficiary cannot change Will after death of Decedent.
Not enough information to opine regarding precedence and interpretation...
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How to get lawsuit abandoned back to me?
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Answered on June 09, 2015
May be in best interest to reopen matter, amend schedules to list potential lawsuit, petition trustee to abandon lawsuit, close BK case. There may...
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In abc proceeding, what happens to the financial records of debtor once proceeding ends?
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Answered on June 09, 2015
Any non-confidential records filed in matter remain in file and part of public record.
Documents not introduced into evidence will be returned to...
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Do you have printable forms for a medical power of attorney
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Answered on June 09, 2015
Printable forms available from American Medical Association.
Time appears to be of essence from tine of your question. I recommend you consult EP...
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My Mom is making changes to her Trust/Will, paperwork is still being processed. I have POA until the new trust is signed.
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Answered on June 09, 2015
Mother's recent strokes and dementia diagnosis may affect her capacity and ability to execute the unsigned new trust. If she does not have...
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My mom wants to revoke her will, lawyer gave back original but kept a copy. Can lawyer still use the copy later and file it?
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Answered on June 09, 2015
Best practice is to execute new Will which specifically revokes the previous Will.
Previous Will is then invalid.