Questions answered by Susan Lynne AlexanderMyers

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How can I give medical guardianship of my child to my mother?

Susan's answer | Answered on March 17, 2010

I am not an IL attorney however guardianship laws are somewhat standardized across the country. Call the insurance company and ask them under what...

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Can my sisters prevent me access to my dead father's house if the will states that all tangible property shall be divided as we

Susan's answer | Answered on March 17, 2010

I strongly encourage you to see an IL probate attorney immediately. Your father's house needs to be secured, but it is not clear who has the power...

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When there is no will and only 4 heirs, do you always have to go through probate?

Susan's answer | Answered on March 17, 2010

I strongly encourage you to consult with a GA attorney, however, this type of issue is usually handled similarly in most states. Heirs are...

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Cost of solicitor to manage estate, acting as executor and specific instructions

Susan's answer | Answered on March 17, 2010

I would suggest you call different law firms to ask their fees. Be advised that you are free to write your own funeral instructions. You do not...

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My estate distibution ckeck was sent and made payable to the executor is this correct?

Susan's answer | Answered on March 17, 2010

I am not licensed in Maryland, however, most probate laws are similar. The executor would be the person who wrote the check to the beneficaries,...

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This question concerns medicaid estate recovery program in North Carolina How to avoid the recovery

Susan's answer | Answered on March 17, 2010

I handle Medicaid issues in California, however, I am familiar with the federal Medicaid law applicable in almost all states. As you may know,...

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Married, no will, grown child, CO, does the child inherit 1/2 the estate?

Susan's answer | Answered on March 17, 2010

I am not licensed in CO, however, California is also a community property state and has somewhat similar laws. I encourage you to speak to a CO...

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What do i pay first and then next and there after on my brothers estate ( i'm the power of estate holder)

Susan's answer | Answered on March 17, 2010

I am licensed in California, however, most states have laws based on a national standard. I encourage you to consult with a PA licensed attorney. ...

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My wife 4 kids and i live with her grandmother in the state of delaware . my wife is the acting care giver for the grand mother

Susan's answer | Answered on March 17, 2010

My advice is based on California law, however, it may be generally applicable to your situation. Caregiver agreements should be in writing to...

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Is there any legal action we can take? and in which state? father lives 6months arizona, 6months wisconsin. daughter's in WI.

Susan's answer | Answered on March 17, 2010

My answer conforms to California law, which should be similar to laws in WI and AZ. If a person does not execute a Durable Power of Attorney for...

Susan Lynne AlexanderMyers's Answers (96)

How can I give medical guardianship of my child to my mother?

Can my sisters prevent me access to my dead father's house if the will states that all tangible property shall be divided as we

When there is no will and only 4 heirs, do you always have to go through probate?

Cost of solicitor to manage estate, acting as executor and specific instructions

My estate distibution ckeck was sent and made payable to the executor is this correct?

This question concerns medicaid estate recovery program in North Carolina How to avoid the recovery

Married, no will, grown child, CO, does the child inherit 1/2 the estate?

What do i pay first and then next and there after on my brothers estate ( i'm the power of estate holder)

My wife 4 kids and i live with her grandmother in the state of delaware . my wife is the acting care giver for the grand mother

Is there any legal action we can take? and in which state? father lives 6months arizona, 6months wisconsin. daughter's in WI.