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answered on Feb 23, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. That is absolutely tragic.
I hate to be the bearer of more bad news, but it is not possible to answer your question without seeing the will. Every state has requirements for the proper execution of wills, typically requiring two witnesses. However, usually... View More 
My mom was executor of her aunts estate. She passed in 2000 and left $30,000 to be divided 3 ways. It took a long time for everything to be settled. In the meantime my mom put the money in cd's. My mom is 86 now and just remembered the money was still there. In the meantime, one of the ladies... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2022
If a person is appointed as executor of an estate, that person is answerable to the judge or court who appointed her or him. If a beneficiary of a probate estate predeceases the distribution, the court would most likely refer to the provisions of the will. If the will did not provide some... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2022
If a transfer on death deed was filed before the person passed away and was properly drafted, the deed places the property outside of possible claims except for Medicaid. If the person who passed away or her or his spouse received Medicaid benefits during their lifetimes, the Medicaid claims may... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2022
There are several different procedures for distribution of assets using probate procedure. Assets that have a payable on death (POD) designation are typically distributed based upon the POD. Transfer on death (TOD) deeds for real estate, filed before death, typically control how real estate is... View More
It was free. Since then we have split. While visiting she refused to allow my child to go to the embassy to get a USA social security number. She refuses to come back to the US for a divorce because she doesn’t want to go through a custody hearing. What can I do to get joint custody and get... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2022
You can probably sue her in the U. K.
Filing suit here would require you to have personal service of process on the spouse, which is not impossible, but tricky.
BTW, the child probably is a dual citizen, and that is a prileged status. He should not only a British but also an... View More
What happens if I stop paying them. Will they take my SSI
answered on Feb 2, 2022
No creditor is allowed to intercept or take your SSI income - so long as the money is not mingled with other monies in a bank account. If you earn some part-time wages and add those into an account that also has your SSI, then your SSI may in danger of being garnished at the bank (frozen and... View More
My father passed away March 31 2021. After he passed away, my neighbor asked if I wanted to sell 5 acres of our 40 acres we have to him. I said yes but made it clear to him I would have to wait until the land was switched to my name. (Side note- my neighbor and the lawyer who handled the probate... View More
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answered on Jan 26, 2022
Such a sale can go one of two ways. First, the heir you can wait until the property is transferred to the heir and then sell it, in which case the sale proceeds are made payable to the heir.
Or, the property can be sold by the estate while still in the estate, in which case the sale... View More
Very serious tenant/landlord case in which has overwhelming evidence of illegal evection , harassment,descrimanation and slander of character ect I have all documents necessary it's put a huge emotional toll on my family I need help.
answered on Jan 21, 2022
Only a Kansas attorney could advise you here, but your question remains open for two weeks. Please keep in mind that appeals of any type in any jurisdiction are generally governed by narrow windows of time to take action. If you are contemplating an appeal, you could consider reaching out to Kansas... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2021
Kansas has an online portal where your daughter may go and apply for a protection from abuse order. If her internet use might be monitored by the abuser, she should call 911. If she is able to safely access the internet, the Kansas Protection Portal is at https://www.kspop.org/. She can enter the... View More
There are times when I'm in fear of my safety. also, my 73 year-old mother lives with me and he is verbally abusive to us both. i just would like to know what my options are?
answered on Dec 6, 2021
Kansas has a protection from abuse process "to provide quick and immediate protection." The Kansas Judicial system has created a one-stop portal website. But if you think your website viewing is being monitored or checked by the person from whom you do not feel safe, you should call 911... View More
Shortly after we wrote her POA she took items out of our house and land that did belong to her Our neighbors stated that they saw them taking it items out of the house and putting them in a box moving van. And it was revoked in May I have found out that my car and some property was sold and she... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2021
If you believe property was stolen, you might start with a police report. The police have resources you cannot match to deal with possible theft and its investigation.
Financial attorneys-in-fact have an obligation to provide a financial accounting, and you, with assistance from legal... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2021
Persons who are under the age of eighteen are not empowered by law to make their own agreements or obligations. The rule, generally speaking, is for the benefit of the minor, so that the minor is not committed to some obligation not in her or his benefit.
Before you turn eighteen, your... View More
Hello, thank you for taking the time to hopefully answer my questions. My sister passed away a few months ago and we are working to wrap up a few things. She has some benefits, paychecks, 401k etc. from her job and they are saying that we need to set up a small estate. She lived and passed in... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2021
There are several options for small estates, depending upon the size of the estate and the type of assets involved. You should be able to find legal counsel who will provide a free consultation to determine your options and identify the cost. If there are sufficient assets in the estate, you... View More
Got some medical bills sense chapter 7 and payday loans when I was out of work I'd like to pay back at a manageable plan. I am back to work now and have a steady income but wasn't sure if chapter 13 was an option within 2 years or not.
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I understand I cannot get a... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2021
You can not obtain a discharge this soon. The Statute provides in your situation the with holding of a discharge in a Chapter 13 if you have a discharge within 4 years under Chapter 7
I have a first offense DUI in kansas and im trying to get my TDI adjusters license in TX. I’m currently on a diversion program to get it off my record. It states you can exclude first offense DWI. Would that be the same as DUI?
answered on Nov 18, 2021
Yes, they are the same. Different jurisdictions just have slightly different names for the same thing. I've even seen them call OUI or OMVI.
I negotiated a new contract for my commission and it was effective immediately last month. The commission is paid this month. In the contract is states I will be paid gross parts and labor sales, however, I have only been paid gross profit on parts and labor. The contract states paid parts and... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2021
This issue sounds like a difference of interpretation in the language between you and your employer. You should contact a Kansas employment attorney to take a look at the specific language in your agreement.
My brother passed they did a DD in his probate I filed a petition for probate for our mothers property which now they say will be dismissed because of the DD on my brothers estate… he was not a owner of her property she was the sole owner…
answered on Dec 6, 2021
It is not unusual that the estates of multiple people relate to one another. There is not enough information in your inquiry to explain why the determination of descent for your brother's estate would eliminate the need for probate of your mother's estate. If you are trying to handle your... View More
A client borrowed funds against their case and now have a lien. Client wants to pay lien himself instead of having attorney reimburse the lien to the case funding company because he believes if he pays the lien himself he can get a tax benefit since some of the lien is made up of funds he borrowed... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2021
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. This is really a question for your attorney because they probably have the contract entered into for the loan, and are familiar with state codes of professional conduct & ethics. Good luck
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answered on Sep 28, 2021
You will need to search the title first. Assuming you own an interest, you are probably now a tenant in common with another. Depending on what you and your attorney decide, you may need to file actions for Quiet Title, Ejectment or even a Partition. And someone will have to pay taxes, note... View More
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answered on Sep 27, 2021
Mother will have to hire a competent KS attorney to file a Declaratory Judgment and Injunction action. Search both titles for easements and row's. If nothing, she relies on an easement by prescription. Without legal suit she loses the driveway forever.
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