Can a trustee file a heggstad petition in pro-per?
what does it mean, "authority for trustee to file in pro-per?
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Answered on November 28, 2016
The quoted phrase makes me wonder whether the court has rejected your petition. If so, it's time to hire an attorney. As trustee, you have the...
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Can I leave my 14 1/2 yr old daughter taking care of her 7 1/2 yr old sister while I'm at work for over 12 hrs w/o adult sup?
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Answered on November 28, 2016
There are no firm legal rules on that in California. The states that have rules on leaving children alone all consider 14 old enough. But watching...
Do I have to file my father's will in probate court if he had less than $3,000 at the time of his death?
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Answered on November 28, 2016
You should send a copy of the will to each child. After your father has been dead for 40 days, you can close out the account with a small estate...
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My Husband died at 74 on the 13th. Our Income was based on Railroad Retirement, plus Social Security.
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Answered on November 28, 2016
I don't know anything about Railroad benefits. You should call the office that administers those to find out when you can file against those. The...
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How do I transfer my deceased mothers property over to my name?
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Answered on November 22, 2016
If the total of your mother's assets is less than $150,000, you can transfer property using the small estate affidavit procedure. You are...
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What action can I take when my inheritance was never received?
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Answered on November 21, 2016
You should send a certified letter to your aunt asking for a copy of the trust. Then you can ask an attorney to review the trust. If you have no...
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Are conservators and lawyers required to investigate information given that may affect the status of their client?
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Answered on November 21, 2016
Not necessarily. Their responsibility is to do everything that is in the best interests of the conservatee. It might not be in the best interest of...
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Will I receive a check of any kind when my husband retire? ...
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Answered on November 21, 2016
He can't get Social Security that young, so he must be referring to a pension from his job. You should ask him for more information.
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Not legally married
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Answered on November 21, 2016
Anyone can file to administer an estate, but family has a higher right. Your question is confusing. I don't understand how the POA ties in, or what...
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How can I legally have my father put back in a nursing home....he's 75 ?
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Answered on November 20, 2016
I don't practice in Ohio. In California you cannot "put someone" in a nursing home unless you have conservatorship (guardianship) over them....