I have a POA for my elderly neighbor. As I understand it - I can make & represent her financial and medical issues.
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Answered on July 16, 2022
This appears to be an elder abuse situation. I recommend calling Adult Protective Services. As an interested party you can also bring a court...
How can I force my sister to sell the house that we all got in a living trust.? She has been living there for 10 years.
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Answered on March 23, 2022
An attorney's first step in answering your question is to ask whether the property is still titled to the trust. If it is not titled to the trust,...
Revised question. what are the best ways of asset protection? (I have no claim or problem at present as some answers indicated.)
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Answered on February 07, 2022
In asset protection planning there are three basic principals:
1) Separate risks from each other.
2) Separate value from risks.
3) Create a...
Can I get some of my husband assets after our divorce?
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Answered on January 23, 2022
You should speak with a family law attorney. They will be able to determine whether the settlement can be attacked by a claim of duress and whether...
Incapacity of successor/future trustee? Follow up question.
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Answered on January 16, 2022
Yes, you can define competency for purposes of ability to serve as trustee which definition can allow the trustee to choose a qualified doctor or...
What happens to real estate if my father died without a will?
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Answered on January 16, 2022
Sudden loss of a parent is always disorienting. Fortunately both you and your sibling are old enough to be able to hold onto memories of your...
How does someone change a joint tenant title?
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Answered on January 08, 2022
The best way or only way depends upon how well everyone gets along. If the joint tenancy holder is not willing to cooperate, the best you can do...
Can I take my cousins to court for not wanting to take care of their elder mom who has dementia/Alzheimer?
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Answered on January 08, 2022
You need to seek local counsel because the answer to your question is very fact based. In simplifying your question it can be divided into two...
Financial responsibility on a deceased?
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Answered on December 28, 2021
Losses at this time of year are always difficult, and even more so since local professional advice can be hard to fine with everyone away for the...
What is the advantage of having a joint living trust that can only be revoked by both parties?
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Answered on December 07, 2021
Years ago we used to see spouses do wills in which each committed to set terms in exchange for the other's agreement to parallel terms. This was...