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Would it help if I request conservatorship from the courts? What options do I have to help my father. Brother is very controllin

Alan's answer | Answered on May 01, 2016

It sounds like your father has lost capacity to care for himself. He is now a danger to himself. A conservatorship is called for. Your question...

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Can I name my children as beneficiaries of my IRA if the amount is equal to the IRA held in my spouse's separate IRA account.

Alan's answer | Answered on April 30, 2016

From your question, I presume your spouse is not the parent of your children. ERISA and federal law governs m,ost pension plans and IRAs. The...

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A Probate Judge claims to have finally made an intended ruling. How does a party get a copy of what that is?

Alan's answer | Answered on April 30, 2016

Judges have to certify, before they get paid, that they have no submitted cases (which they have to rule on) that were submitted more than 90 days...

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If there is no registured trust and my father dies, will my mother automatically inherit the estate?

Alan's answer | Answered on April 28, 2016

Trusts are seldom recorded. The only notice to the world of the existence of the trust is the deed showing transfer of real property to the...

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Will I be forced to sell a property if the estate doesn't have enough cash to pay off the probate and attorney's fees?

Alan's answer | Answered on April 27, 2016

You need to come up wth the cash to pay the fees and costs. You can sell assets to raise the money, loan the estate your own money, OR, you can...

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Does his estate have to pay the dad back? Is there anything that could help her keep the money for the boys because of suicide?

Alan's answer | Answered on April 21, 2016

Your daughter needs to hire a probate attorney. The condo would probably go to her using a spousal property petition. Would have to show it was...

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Can former spouse increase monthly child support when I have a windfall inheritance?

Alan's answer | Answered on April 20, 2016

You need to consult with a "family law" attorney to get the best answer.

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Who is responsible for her credit card debts and medical bills being mailed to her name?

Alan's answer | Answered on April 20, 2016

If you have problems with credit card companies, contact an attorney. Most have a stock letter to send in these circumstances. Mine basically says:...

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Is there any way i can get a copy of the will? did the laywer break the will by giving me the money early ?

Alan's answer | Answered on April 19, 2016

1. The will should have been deposited with the local court. If there was a probate, you should have received notice and a copy of the...

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Would I be reimbursed for expenses due to needed home repairs?

Alan's answer | Answered on April 18, 2016

Who is supposed to start the probate? If you or if there is no will, hire a probate attorney and start the probate. If someone else, why hasn't...

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Would it help if I request conservatorship from the courts? What options do I have to help my father. Brother is very controllin

Can I name my children as beneficiaries of my IRA if the amount is equal to the IRA held in my spouse's separate IRA account.

A Probate Judge claims to have finally made an intended ruling. How does a party get a copy of what that is?

If there is no registured trust and my father dies, will my mother automatically inherit the estate?

Will I be forced to sell a property if the estate doesn't have enough cash to pay off the probate and attorney's fees?

Does his estate have to pay the dad back? Is there anything that could help her keep the money for the boys because of suicide?

Can former spouse increase monthly child support when I have a windfall inheritance?

Who is responsible for her credit card debts and medical bills being mailed to her name?

Is there any way i can get a copy of the will? did the laywer break the will by giving me the money early ?

Would I be reimbursed for expenses due to needed home repairs?