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Can my brother & I get guardianship of my mom & her estate if my uncle currently has it?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 06, 2013

Mr. Frederick has provided a very thorough and well explained response. You can potentially accomplish all of this, but you would need an attorney....

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I am married but only want to do a Chapter 7 on my credit card bills, do I have to turn in my husbands income or just mine.

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 06, 2013

You have to report both incomes. If you have a home, things get much more complex so i would definitely see a competent bankruptcy attorney and go...

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My spouse is behind in his condo association fees. He is filing chap 13. . How will it affect me?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 06, 2013

If you aren't on any of the documents that makes it a tiny bit more complecated to come after you. Intead they have to file a court action and show...

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What is a notification for a request of a copy of my parents trust from the executor

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 06, 2013

Pretty much just what the name describes. Its either an informal letter to the executor> just like any business letter you'd send to anyone. Or you...

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Can I gain ownership of property that my deceased mother left behind even though she was married to my father and left no will?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 06, 2013

If she left no will. You are entitled to an intestate share of the estate. This interest does not provide you with any rights to any particular...

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Can I start an electronic rental business out of my garage?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 06, 2013

Yes you can. However, to truly make any profit you will need to purchase from the manufacturer itself, and it is up to them as to whether they will...

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Deceased sister-in-laws car never put in husbands name...now he died.

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 06, 2013

Mr. Frederick is correct. Re-titeling the car should be accomplished through a court order in the husband's probate. It is doubtful that a probate...

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What happens when a business owner misrepresents his professional credentials or qualifications for financial gain?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 06, 2013

If he does not have licenses he is required to have, then he may be liable for fraud and misrepresentation. If you have not been damaged yourself,...

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In PA, can an uncle administer the estate if the mother is still living?

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

I agree with Mr. Frederick. You may want to get an appraisal anyway. For $400 you'll know what kind of deal you're getting. If you do walk, and are...

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About reverse mortgages

Matthew's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

If he has a reverse mortgage, then the bank will own the home after he passes away. Now technically "you" have no choices. The duplex is his...

Matthew Erik Johnson's Answers (1797)

Can my brother & I get guardianship of my mom & her estate if my uncle currently has it?

I am married but only want to do a Chapter 7 on my credit card bills, do I have to turn in my husbands income or just mine.

My spouse is behind in his condo association fees. He is filing chap 13. . How will it affect me?

What is a notification for a request of a copy of my parents trust from the executor

Can I gain ownership of property that my deceased mother left behind even though she was married to my father and left no will?

Can I start an electronic rental business out of my garage?

Deceased sister-in-laws car never put in husbands name...now he died.

What happens when a business owner misrepresents his professional credentials or qualifications for financial gain?

In PA, can an uncle administer the estate if the mother is still living?

About reverse mortgages