Questions answered by Matthew Erik Johnson

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How much can a spouse keep if their spouse is placed in a nursing home in Colorado.

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

Its not just about whether he will be in a nursing home, but also if he is receiving medicare/medicaid. Even if he does, your mother will not be...

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My boyfriend and i have been together for almost a year if we get married will it effect his medicaid?

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

It might depending on total household income. You should talk to an elder law attorney to make sure you know what the ramifications will be.

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How do I remove deceased uncles name from title which I co own with him?

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

You will need to open probate and acquire a court order to change the title on the deed.

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My mother left her car to my sister 9 years ago. She abandoned in my driveway. Can I sell it?

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

With 9 years having passed she has probably abandoned the property, or you have gained title through adverse possession. Either way you are likely ...

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My daughter passed away last December (12/21/11). She was not married. I (and I think my son) are the only heirs.

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

Probably not if you are willing to put in the time. Most probate attorney will do a small-estate filing for around $500, which could save you a lot...

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I paid my chapter 13 off in 2009. The DMV says my title still has a lein on it from chrylsler/diamler which does not exist now.?

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

First you can call the dealer and let them know the situation, they may remove the lien. Second, you can get an order from the bankruptcy court to...

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Mother-in-law placed as joint account holder with her mother. Her mother passed and now her step-father wants the money.

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

It doesn't matter where the money came from. If the money was in the joint account with right of survivorship when one party died, the surviving...

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My wife was designated as exectrotix of her brothers will with power to manage his estate as she saw fit. she has three sisters

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

First she would want to open a probate and be named as official executor. She would probably want to contact a property real-estate broker and...

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I am being dicriminated as a woman businessperson

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

You should visit a local property law attorney and discuss this issue in detail. In general, mortgage companies are not required to accept a...

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My dead husbands ex wife is taking me to court because she wants to be appointed personal representative, how likely is it that

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

First: anything is possible. Some judges do whatever they want regardless of the law, so it depends on the judge and the county where you will be...

Matthew Erik Johnson's Answers (1797)

How much can a spouse keep if their spouse is placed in a nursing home in Colorado.

My boyfriend and i have been together for almost a year if we get married will it effect his medicaid?

How do I remove deceased uncles name from title which I co own with him?

My mother left her car to my sister 9 years ago. She abandoned in my driveway. Can I sell it?

My daughter passed away last December (12/21/11). She was not married. I (and I think my son) are the only heirs.

I paid my chapter 13 off in 2009. The DMV says my title still has a lein on it from chrylsler/diamler which does not exist now.?

Mother-in-law placed as joint account holder with her mother. Her mother passed and now her step-father wants the money.

My wife was designated as exectrotix of her brothers will with power to manage his estate as she saw fit. she has three sisters

I am being dicriminated as a woman businessperson

My dead husbands ex wife is taking me to court because she wants to be appointed personal representative, how likely is it that