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How can a beneficiary petition a probate court in GA to order executrices to file an accounting or take action to close probate?

John's answer | Answered on March 22, 2010

This sounds like a dreadful situation. I am not licensed in GA, so I can only comment in general terms. I find it very difficult to contemplate a...

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How can I protect my moms medicaid and SSI when she gets 5,000 from a wrongful death settlement from my dad?

John's answer | Answered on March 21, 2010

I am not licensed in OR so can only comment in general terms. Consult a skilled local elder law attorney. You can search on the NAELA...

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LLC vs. S-Corp?

John's answer | Answered on March 21, 2010

I am licensed in neither CA nor LA, so I can only comment in general terms. The main reason to move from a GP is to obtain limitation of liability...

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Irrevocable trust

John's answer | Answered on March 21, 2010

I am not licensed in VA, so I can only comment in general terms. Generally, an irrevocable trust cannot be amended except to the extent...

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If there is a will but it hasn't been filed and it's been 5 months and there really isn't any property to be divided....

John's answer | Answered on March 21, 2010

I am not licensed in KS, so can only answer in general terms. With respect to the ministerial tasks you mention, showing them the death certificate...

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Grandmother is in need of a will, wants more than 50% of the value of her home.

John's answer | Answered on March 21, 2010

There is a presumption that property purchased while married is community property, but if your grandmother used separate property to put towards...

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Quit claim property done without anyone knowing

John's answer | Answered on March 21, 2010

I am not licensed in IL, so can only answer in general terms. When your grandparents died, their interests in the property should have passed...

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What is needed to get access to my parents bank accounts to act on their behalf if they need assistance handling their finances?

John's answer | Answered on March 21, 2010

I'm not licensed in IL, so I can only comment in general terms. As long as your parents remain lecally competent, they can appoint you as their...

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Will or living trust?

John's answer | Answered on March 21, 2010

I am not licensed in CA, so can only comment in general terms on the non-tax issues. In general, if you ask two attorneys whether you need a will...

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Own a metals/minerals import-export trading business. Expect high profits. LLC, or S-corp? in a business with only one member?

John's answer | Answered on March 21, 2010

I'm not licensed in CA, so can only comment in general terms. For the most part, an LLC and a corporation will provide the same limitation of...

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