Frank A Selden's Answers (1167)

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Divorcing. Cant make mortgage payments individually. What are our options?

Frank's answer | Answered on October 17, 2009

I find it hard to believe that would you "have to" walk away. This posting is 3 months old and you stated you would live together for three months....

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How do I give my mom and Step-dad guardianship of my 2 oldest children until the end of the school year.

Frank's answer | Answered on October 17, 2009

you can file a guardianship petition with the state, although that might deprive you of a few rights. many people in this situation use a power of...

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I am a future beneficiary and heir of my fathers and mother's trust. How can I get a copy of his trust in Washington State?

Frank's answer | Answered on October 17, 2009

not if you are a future or potential beneficiary.

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If there are two people listed on a DPOA for finances, what happens iof they disargee?

Frank's answer | Answered on October 17, 2009

the document should address this. there are several legal options.

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How can I get gaurdianship of my nephew.

Frank's answer | Answered on October 16, 2009

The WA court website (link attached) has the form you need. Go to that search page, search for "guardianship petition". The first form in the...

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Can daughter going into the reserves give tempory custody to friend if we the grandparents want her in her best intersest?

Frank's answer | Answered on October 16, 2009

Bottom line is yes she can. If the child is in danger then steps can be taken but the parent gets to make the determination. If you think the State...

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Feb 06 I was 1 of 2 legal guardians of boy in US on medical visa. Since 10/06 he's lived w/ other guardian. Am I still guardian?

Frank's answer | Answered on October 16, 2009

Guardianships of minors expire when the child becomes a legal adult. Guardianships for other reasons (such as mental illness) can carry on for...

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In WA State, can I do a holographic will, or would it be better 2 write a will & have 2 people witness it?

Frank's answer | Answered on October 16, 2009

You may handwrite your will or otherwise prepare it yourself but the will needs to be attested properly. Holographic wills are not allowed in WA...

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My wife of 3 years just died, she owed back taxes from '05 and over payment from disability insurer. Is that my obligation now?

Frank's answer | Answered on October 16, 2009

Really need more information. Usually when one spouse passes a probate isn't necessary, estate taxes are not necessary and all of the assets and...

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Estranged Mother and her 3 siblings inherited her Father's (my Grandfather) estate of approximately 8 Million.

Frank's answer | Answered on October 16, 2009

Sure you can file a lawsuit. It's California, lawsuit grand central. Will you win? Depends on whether you file in the probate court and have a...

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