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I have Limited Conservatorship of my adult son and would like to change his name. I am in California.
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Answered on September 07, 2016
I have to wonder why you're doing this. Were you unwilling to file for a name change while he was a minor, because his other parent would have had...
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If I fund my sister's IVF operation, will I get tax benefit? (She has a job and not dependent on me)
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Answered on September 07, 2016
No. Even if IVF would be deductible to her (which I"m not sure of), you can't deduct medical expenses for an adult who is not your dependent.
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What can I do when my sister holds the CA POA over my father's medical care and she has restricted my access to him.
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Answered on September 02, 2016
Your sister has no right to prevent your visiting your dad. BUT, you have no legal right to contact his doctors or caregivers. That right is given...
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Is taking money from someone for one purpose and then pocketing the money and not using it for the intended purpose a crime?
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Answered on August 31, 2016
Unfortunately, while it's a violation of trust, it would probably be impossible to prove it was a crime. If they had a written contract that she...
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How do I get tax preparer to pay taxes it did not include in the return?
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Answered on August 30, 2016
H&R Block is not responsible for paying those taxes. They are your taxes, for your income. You should immediately pay what your notice calls for....
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California Mother passed away. What happens to her estate?
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Answered on August 29, 2016
Are you saying that the trust was never signed and notarized? If that's the case you'll have to do a probate.
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Is an adult with an undiagnosed mental illness allowed to petition the court for a family member to be appointed his guardian?
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Answered on August 28, 2016
It's unusual for a person to request a guardianship, but it's definitely possible and legal. Your cousin should realize that once a court puts a...
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My mother passed away 2 weeks ago. my brother who had power of attorney for maybe 4 years prior to her passing; says shas no wil
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Answered on August 28, 2016
Let me guess -- for a "small amount of money", they'll be sure to get that for you? That sounds like a scam. While it's possible your mother had...
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How can I obtain a will that was filed with an attorney but not with the courts by the executor?
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Answered on August 28, 2016
I'm sorry for your loss. I'm afraid there's no such thing as "filing a will" with an attorney. Your father's newer will would supercede the old...
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What can I do or what Iam I and my brother entitled to?
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Answered on August 27, 2016
I'm so sorry for your double loss -- of your father and of your ability to trust your step-brother. Legally, if your mother is already deceased,...