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Do you have to go through probate if a person has a will and no "real" property?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 30, 2010

Most banks will not release funds in account in her name without probate order. You also want to open probate so that any unknown creditors are...

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In california, how can I safeguard my direct deposited social security and va disability monies from being frozen.

Steven's answer | Answered on December 30, 2010

Have direct deposits into an account not in your name. A corporate name would be best, particularly if you have an EIN and are not signatory on...

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My mother borrowed money so my sister in law could get a car, my mom holds the title, however my brother and sister in law

Steven's answer | Answered on December 30, 2010

Tell sister in law to return car by a specific date or you will report it to police as stolen. Put this in writing. If she does not return it,...

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As a board member of our local (Houston, TX) HOA, can we release notes or minutes of our executive session(s) to a resident?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 30, 2010

The reason why you meet in executive session is to discuss litigation and other privileged items. If you provide even redacted minutes for her,...

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I was just granted sole custody and sole rights to my son, do I get to claim him on my taxes?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 30, 2010

It depends on whether or not she supported him at all in 2010. Issue becomes important if you both end up claiming him it triggers all sorts of...

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Contractor was to construct an additional bathroom to the house in june it is now december and he has not finished but

Steven's answer | Answered on December 30, 2010

He is probably in breach of contract already. Your dad is right not to throw good money after bad. All contractors are required to be bonded. ...

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I received a summons for urinating in public and don't plan on appearing because I don't live in the state what could happen

Steven's answer | Answered on December 30, 2010

A warrant will be issued for your arrest. You will not be extradited from Illinois. However, if you ever return to Colorado and get stopped by...

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Hiring an attorney

Steven's answer | Answered on December 30, 2010

It never hurts to know the DA and the judges. It is sometimes easier to cut a deal with someone you know. However, many excellent attorneys do...

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How do I get my name off the house that i gave to my exwife in the divorce 6 years ago?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 30, 2010

To get your name off the house title is easy. Just sign a quitclaim deed giving her your interest in the house. Record the quitclaim deed at the...

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Plaintiff abuses a restraining order

Steven's answer | Answered on December 30, 2010

Turnabout is fair play. If she is stalking you, get a restraining order against her. It will be for two years. That is standard time. The...

Steven Alan Fink's Answers (9885)

Do you have to go through probate if a person has a will and no "real" property?

In california, how can I safeguard my direct deposited social security and va disability monies from being frozen.

My mother borrowed money so my sister in law could get a car, my mom holds the title, however my brother and sister in law

As a board member of our local (Houston, TX) HOA, can we release notes or minutes of our executive session(s) to a resident?

I was just granted sole custody and sole rights to my son, do I get to claim him on my taxes?

Contractor was to construct an additional bathroom to the house in june it is now december and he has not finished but

I received a summons for urinating in public and don't plan on appearing because I don't live in the state what could happen

Hiring an attorney

How do I get my name off the house that i gave to my exwife in the divorce 6 years ago?

Plaintiff abuses a restraining order