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How can I get a medical power of attorney for my adult mentally disabled nephew?

Rosemary's answer | Answered on September 15, 2018

If your nephew lacks the capacity to execute an advanced health directive, then someone (it does not have to be his mother) will need to petition...

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How many witnesses are required for a will?

Rosemary's answer | Answered on August 31, 2018

I agree with Attorney Straus. The will is not valid. Your relative cannot witness a will in which he stands to benefit from (if he's named in the...

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How would my dad put my name on his house deed, and amend his will to leave me money?

Rosemary's answer | Answered on August 23, 2018

Both Attorney Benton and Attorney James have provided you with excellent advise. The best way for your father to accomplish his goals is to have a...

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How do we get a copy of my Mother's Irrevocable Trust?

Rosemary's answer | Answered on August 21, 2018

Attorney Sonin provides you with excellent advice. I, too, am sorry that you are going through this with the attorney.. I would only add that,...

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Can I get in legal trouble for transferring the money?

Rosemary's answer | Answered on August 16, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. It sounds like you paid expenses on behalf of you father's estate and would be able to account for the funds but...

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I wanted to now if i can put the head stone on my nephew that passed away his so called mother used the money on other things i

Rosemary's answer | Answered on August 16, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. I agree with Attorney Selik, you can make arrangements for a tombstone for your nephew. You'll need to contact the...

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Can trustee withhold my children’s inheritance if I’m legal parent/guardian?

Rosemary's answer | Answered on August 04, 2018

It depends on the terms of the trust. Most trusts provide that a minor's share of an estate can (or must) be held by the trustee until the minor...

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What are my next steps ?

Rosemary's answer | Answered on July 21, 2018

It sounds like you filed a default against a party in your case. The defaulted party then filed a motion to set aside a default, which was...

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Can a guardian change parental visitation rights at any moment ?

Rosemary's answer | Answered on July 11, 2018

I agree with Attorney Routledge. The guardian can make whatever rules for visits that she sees fit. However you can also file a petition in the...

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MMy parents had a living trust. My brother is to receive his half in full I am to have mine held in trust by him indeffinatly.

Rosemary's answer | Answered on July 11, 2018

The term of the trust can require that a beneficiary's share of the estate remain in trust. This can be done for a variety of reasons, For example,...

Rosemary Jane Meagher-Leonard's Answers (805)

How can I get a medical power of attorney for my adult mentally disabled nephew?

How many witnesses are required for a will?

How would my dad put my name on his house deed, and amend his will to leave me money?

How do we get a copy of my Mother's Irrevocable Trust?

Can I get in legal trouble for transferring the money?

I wanted to now if i can put the head stone on my nephew that passed away his so called mother used the money on other things i

Can trustee withhold my children’s inheritance if I’m legal parent/guardian?

What are my next steps ?

Can a guardian change parental visitation rights at any moment ?

MMy parents had a living trust. My brother is to receive his half in full I am to have mine held in trust by him indeffinatly.