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In september of 2016 i gave power of attorney over to a close friend i thought i cod trust i was told i would have my rights bac

Harold's answer | Answered on July 25, 2017

I AGREE with my colleague. There may be a timeframe to wait before the revocation of POA is effective. Good luck with your situation. Go see a...

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Is it fair that a person give part of his social security?

Harold's answer | Answered on July 20, 2017

I agree with my colleagues. Unless you can show some type of fraud or criminal activity or conspiracy or something evil/illegal, a person can gift...

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T?he guy who applied who for execitorship submited the estate/property for 250.000 which is not the value by a long shot

Harold's answer | Answered on July 13, 2017

I agree with my colleague. I believe there are many facts missing, so I recommend you seek the advice and consultation with a probate attorney...

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What percentage of the Estate will be eaten up in taxes and what percentage will remain for the beneficiaries?

Harold's answer | Answered on July 06, 2017

I agree with my colleagues. Along with the K-1 and Form 1040, there may be a need to file a Form 1041 (Trust and Estate Tax form) also. Check...

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Guardianship vs. POA?

Harold's answer | Answered on June 21, 2017

I agree with my colleagues. You need to seek out a licensed guardianship/estate planning attorney in your area for consultation, and possible...

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Can an accountant withhold papers somehow and get away with it?

Harold's answer | Answered on June 07, 2017

Yes, an accountant can be liable for fraud. Yes, the accountant has a fiduciary duty. Yes, your attorney may legally subpoena relavant documents...

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What options does a beneficiary have, to rectify an unfairly distributed inheritance settlement?

Harold's answer | Answered on June 07, 2017

I agree with my two colleagues on this, but am a bit confused also. FIrst you say you "inherited the house", but then say your sister is the...

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Does a person that has a limited guardianship here in Washington State need court approval to marry?

Harold's answer | Answered on May 25, 2017

I agree with my colleagues. It depends what the limited guardianship Order of the Court says. Bottom line, does it preclude the Incapacitated...

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What are my legal/financial obligations as the only living "Next of Kin" for my adopted brother, he is now deceased.

Harold's answer | Answered on May 24, 2017

I agree with my colleagues: you owe nothing, you should walk away, your personal assets are not at risk (unless you voluntarily make them so, which...

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In what state would I fill probate?

Harold's answer | Answered on May 24, 2017

I agree with my colleagues, open a probate here in WA with a "small estate affidavit" filed since value is less than $100K, and also file ancillary...

Harold Kent Prukop Jr's Answers (423)

In september of 2016 i gave power of attorney over to a close friend i thought i cod trust i was told i would have my rights bac

Is it fair that a person give part of his social security?

T?he guy who applied who for execitorship submited the estate/property for 250.000 which is not the value by a long shot

What percentage of the Estate will be eaten up in taxes and what percentage will remain for the beneficiaries?

Guardianship vs. POA?

Can an accountant withhold papers somehow and get away with it?

What options does a beneficiary have, to rectify an unfairly distributed inheritance settlement?

Does a person that has a limited guardianship here in Washington State need court approval to marry?

What are my legal/financial obligations as the only living "Next of Kin" for my adopted brother, he is now deceased.

In what state would I fill probate?