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In Michigan can my mother sell her share of joint assets (house,land) if my father is under guardianship/conservator ship.
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Answered on May 26, 2016
It depends on how they own the house, in order to determine whether she may sell her half. If they own it jointly the way many spouses do, then it...
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Is it in her best interest to use her credit union as a co-executor or another family member to legally check his actions?
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Answered on May 26, 2016
Your mother would benefit from speaking with an estate planning attorney. She might decide to name two co-trustees so there is a...
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How to proceed after the death of parent who has a living trust
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Answered on February 23, 2015
The trustee needs to follow the terms of the trust. There are specific steps that must be followed. A trustee may incur personal liability if...
Grantor has passed can a successor trustee occupy a homestead that was in a trust and claim a principal residence exemption?
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Answered on February 23, 2015
If the family wants the answer to be yes, then this is possible. Generally, whover the beneficiary is of the trust is entitled to trust assets,...
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Our mother is beginning her spend down process and will be released from therapy this week. Can she pay the taxes on her house?
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Answered on May 14, 2014
Yes, the property taxes on her primary residence may often be paid without a problem, but what is confusing to me is that you said she, "will be...
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Can our sister, the activated POA for HC and financial for our mother, 96, who resides in a Nursing Home, rent out her home?
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Answered on November 09, 2013
The previous two answers are very good. The first step would be to take a look at the durable power of attorney document to see what it permits,...
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I have 3 sons and want one taken off my will.
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Answered on November 09, 2013
You may also want to consider a trust. And in the trust or will, include a solid no-contest clause.
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Should friend have elder mother sign off on mutually owned house so it won't go through probate should she die in nursing home?
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Answered on February 12, 2013
It's likely you need an attorney, depending on the reason for the guardianship. There is a way to protect the house. But it will be important to...
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I would like information on Trusts. How do I get a copy ? The Trustee is very secretive and I have a vested interest
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Answered on February 10, 2013
If you have not yet requested a copy in writing, you may want to check with an attorney about whether it may be helpful.
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CanI be left a home when person dies with rt to live in untill I die.then he stipulates who it goes to after my passing?
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Answered on February 09, 2013
Yes. There are several ways to accomplish this, including certain deeds, trusts and wills. Each has advantages and disadvantages, and different...
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