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My siblings tried to make my parents put me in a special needs trust about two years ago. I refused to sign it so they put me
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Answered on June 01, 2015
Status not clear. Parents alive?
Based on information provided, I do not see evidence of a crime.
Not enough information to opine...
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Hello. What are the steps I would take to get conservatorship of my elderly Mother? Thanks
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Answered on June 01, 2015
Rules related to filing and obtaining conservatorship vary by jurisdiction. Contact local and state Bar Associations for referral. Important...
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What is the best way to protect against catastrophic end of life medical bills so I can leave a small inheritance for my heirs?
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Answered on June 01, 2015
Many options available to protect estate and ensure you receive Medicare and MediCal assistance if needed.
Tactics ideal for your situation depend...
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How does the Bar help people dealing with elder abuse. Are they charged at a discount rate or are they just helped by a
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Answered on June 01, 2015
Attorneys help in various ways in assisting victims of elder abuse. May represent in civil collections matters, injunctions, conservatorship.
You...
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I just received a mail that says Notice of Wihdrawal of Attorney a year after my divorce was granted. What does this mean?
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Answered on June 01, 2015
Yes. Notice of Withdrawal is standard practice after matter completed.
Notice of withdrawal means attorney no longer representing you in this...
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As the creditor, what steps do I take to get what's owed to me if estate was in a living trust. No probate
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Answered on June 01, 2015
Send Creditor's Claim to Trustee with specific due date for payment. If no response There may be no favorable response from Trustee, contact to...
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My father cant testify at his own elder abuse restraining order due to mental incapacity, I have POA, will it be denied?
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Answered on May 31, 2015
Yes. You may testify. In fact, court will be very interested in your testimony under these circumstances and want to hear from you.
Maybe. ...
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My mother died 7 years ago. She left a parcel of land under $100,000. How do I split this property in probate?
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Answered on May 31, 2015
Mother died intestate. You and brother each entitled to 50% of her estate. Brother died after his inheritance vested and before...
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When must a valid Summons/Citation & a Petition be served on a Respondent/Objector after a Petition is filed in Probate Court?
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Answered on May 31, 2015
Varies. Not all "Respondent/Objector" entitled to receive "Summons/Citation".
However. court will set status or case management conference(s) to...
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How long does administrator of estate have to close an estate?
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Answered on May 31, 2015
Administrator has reasonable time to close estate. Reasonable time depends on number of factors including:
-size of estate
-presence of...