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Looking for an Estate Planner to Write a Living Trust
She specializes in Estate Planning and Probate Law. She's a mom too. After procrastinating for 10 years (yes, I know that is so bad to do), Lisa Elliott ...
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- I would like to recommend...Lisa Elliott, Attorney At Law with offices in Pleasanton at 78 Mission Drive, ###-###-####, and at 2858 Diamond Street in SF ###-###-####. ...
- Hi there G., My husband is an attorney who works for Frankel and Goldware Law Firm. Another attorney in the office, named Ken Begun, specializes in Wills and Trusts. ...
- Russ Singer at Met Life just did our life insurance and is helping us with financial planning as well. His phone is: ###-###-#### and his email is ____@____.com I ...
Assisting Elderly Parents
There probably isn't anything you can do without a lawyer because you are dealing with taxes and probate in two states. It will be complicated. ...
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- Hi L., For even the closest family, this can be a touchy subject. Get a decent Estate lawyer involved NOW, while she can still make her own decisions, then you and y...
- There probably isn't anything you can do without a lawyer because you are dealing with taxes and probate in two states. It will be complicated. I'm dealing with that ...
- In addition to all the legal advise you are recieving. I know a woman that comes to your home, photographs and archives your items. She documents the history behind t...
My Sister Are Fighting over Property Left by Our Parents
I work in the probate field and unfortuneately see this kind of problem more often than I care to. I recommend that you contact your local bar association ...
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- Hi T.: How sad,that in your sisters grief,she has been overcome by (greed)I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.Your financial stability,Has made your sister feel she is ...
- i agree with the other posters, get legal advice by a TRUST/ESTATE ATTORNEY. also, you need to look at the will/trust that was left behind and know/understand every wo...
- T., Congratulations on your wonderful family life. Nowadays it is not often seen. Maybe that is one of your sister's problems- she might be lacking and/or she is no...
Need Help Figuring Out Where to Put 6 Yr. Olds Money
Any settlement for a minor over $5000 must be approved by the court and a conservator (that can be you) must be appointed by the probate court. ...
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- talk to a financial planner. Investment firms. Some could be put in an educational plan, and some into investments or stocks that could grow and complement the educa...
- First of all, check out the Michigan College Fund - they have a matching gift from the state. It has certain requirements and you will have to see if you qualify, but...
- Hi D., My background is in Nutrition and not Finance but I would say put it in a CD in his and your name (call around for the best interest rates-the longer the term ...
Home Mortgage Advice
... to continue "owning" the house and not having to go through legal mumbo jumbo and probate to have the house go from one deceased spouse to another. ...
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- Most states are joint tenancy now, so even though your name and credit will obtain the mortgage, your husband will be included on the deed and will be entitled to 1/2 ...
- Make sure you have a will. In the unlikely case that you were to pass away unexpectedly, and didn't leave a will, TX law would split the house between your husband an...
- Hi D.....i am a mortgage loan officer and there is no downfall unless you need both incomes to qualify?? Do you know? Have you been pre-approved? What area are you ...
Benefits of Having an Only Child?
I've worked in probate and seen siblings fight over assets which can be grueling , not to mention sad. The sibling relationship is the longest relationship ...
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- J., I too have a 20 month old child and have thought about making her my only child. However my husband is adamant about giving her a brother or a sister so she isn'...
- Sounds like you and I are pretty much in the same boat. My husband also only wants one child and I'm perfectly happy with our daughter but I wouldn't mind having more ...
- Hi I just wanted to say that I agree with some of the Moms that an only child can be lonely, but they can also grow up to be go getters. My husband is an only child, ...
Wills vs Trust?
Asked by N.P. from Chicago
on February 6, 2008
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Hi Moms... My husband and I just had initial conversation with a lawyer with discussion of a will vs. trust. My husband and I are very torn as to what to do and a lit...
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- You might want to consider signing up for Pre-Paid Legal Services whereby you pay a nominal monthly fee and certain legal matters are covered in full and others are di...
- If you own any real estate or other assests, you should have a living revokable trust. A will is simply stating where your assest go upon your death. A trust is wher...
- With a trust, it never goes into probate - everything that is named in the trust just gets passed onto the new trustee. There is a little more hassle up front (You n...
What Kind of Attorney Do I Need & What's the Best Way to Find & Choose One?
Asked by R.G. from Dallas
on October 15, 2008
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In one of my earlier posts, I mentioned recently loosing a loved one, specifically my brother. BTW, thank you all for your responses and your many thoughts & prayers....
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- legalmatch.com - we found a family lawyer through this site and LOVE the one we selected...
- Hi R., I am so sorry. I lost my sister in law at age 26 to cancer, and it is just a horrifying experience. You might call our office and see if you feel comfortable ...
- a great couple used to live in the same town as me and went to our church in ponder. they have now moved to denton and have a practice with the husband's brother as w...
Frisco/Plano Attorney
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on March 22, 2009
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I am looking for recommendations for an attorney who can help with a will for my husband and I that includes custody for our children.
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- Please consider calling the Collin County Bar Association for a referral....or you can call me ###-###-####) at my office (I am a corporate attorney, but I can give yo...
- A., Albin Harrison Roach has a wonderful Estate Planning section. Curtis Harrison or Sharon Corsentino are GREAT at assisting families with their wills. Good Luck. ...
- We used Curtis Harrison in Frisco and he was wonderful! I had sent my parents to him also for a complicated Trust and he did such a great job for them that they've re...
Legal Help
Asked by D.H. from Kansas City
on October 1, 2008
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Seeking advice on how to handle legal problem with the death of sister.
My sister just passed on September 19, 2008 (age 67) was married (age 94) they had no children...
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- I would hire an attorney regarding this matter. Sounds like if you push too much, your niece will be even more unwilling to give you anything. go to lawyers.com and ty...
- You can it to go to probate. Also get a lawer asap.
- Yes, definitely get a lawyer, and if your brother-in-law is cooperative, get him to work on a fair will before the niece gets him to do something crazy. This happened...
