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How much is a lawyer hired by the morgage company usually

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 31, 2015

I agree with the other two attorneys. Before you try to settle, it would be money well spent if you at least have a consultation with an attorney...

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Can I put an inheritance which pays out 10K/year into a pooled or self-funded special needs trust? I am 59 and disabled.

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 26, 2015

It sounds as if your mother already set up a third-party Special Needs Trust in her will. If so, then a pooled trust would not be necessary. You...

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Do I need a letter of appointment for an estate less then 10,000.00.

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 23, 2015

I agree with the other posts but want to add that if she lived in California, you will want to discuss this with an attorney licensed in California...

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When someone dies, is there a way to find out if they had a Will if they didn't leave instructions?

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 23, 2015

If there is no will, His son would get one-half of is probate estate. If however, he owned everything jointly with his spouse, then she will get...

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My brother died last week and his wife won't talk to me. I'm only relative. How do I find out if anything was left to me etc...?

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 19, 2015

If your brother did not have a will, then most likely, all assets would go to his spouse. If he had children from a different mother, then the...

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Deceased mother transferred property to her sister by quick deed the quick deed was signed wrong am I responsible propert

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 17, 2015

I agree with the other attorney. There is not enough information here. I suggest you take the deed to an attorney for review. Usually, the longer...

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Older brother is trying to get over younger brothers financially with help of trustee who is in business with older brother .

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

Not sure what your question is but you should go see an attorney right away. There are several things going on, that if true, you really need the...

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Is there a legal form for dual agent real estate transactions in Oregon?

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 12, 2015

I believe that the Oregon RMLS has a form for that purpose. A Realtor is allowed to represent both sides but should have given you notice. I...

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Is distrust a valid reason to remove a beneficiary from a will?

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 09, 2015

The person writing the will can remove anyone from his will for any reason. He can disinherit anyone (except his spouse). The spouse has special...

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Do I need to take legal action to complete a real estate transaction?

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 09, 2015

This is a question for a California licensed attorney. Did you do your own divorce or did an attorney handle it. if you had an attorney, call that...

Matthew C McKean's Answers (460)

How much is a lawyer hired by the morgage company usually

Can I put an inheritance which pays out 10K/year into a pooled or self-funded special needs trust? I am 59 and disabled.

Do I need a letter of appointment for an estate less then 10,000.00.

When someone dies, is there a way to find out if they had a Will if they didn't leave instructions?

My brother died last week and his wife won't talk to me. I'm only relative. How do I find out if anything was left to me etc...?

Deceased mother transferred property to her sister by quick deed the quick deed was signed wrong am I responsible propert

Older brother is trying to get over younger brothers financially with help of trustee who is in business with older brother .

Is there a legal form for dual agent real estate transactions in Oregon?

Is distrust a valid reason to remove a beneficiary from a will?

Do I need to take legal action to complete a real estate transaction?