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Time to update aging estate documents FacebookTwitterEmail Silhouette of scales of Lady Justice holding scalesComstock / Getty Images Q: In 2008, my wife and I signed wills, statutory durable powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney, HIPAA releases and directives to physicians. Since then, there has not been any material change in our family and financial situations, except that now we both have retired from our respective jobs. Should we have our wills reviewed by an attorney because the...

What to do when a condo manager campaigns on behalf of board members FacebookTwitterEmail Scales as symbol of law justice court fairness choice 3D render with clipping pathMichael Brown / Fotolia Q: I live in a high-rise condo which has had most of the same board members and general manager for more than 10 years. It appears to be well-managed, although there is little communication from the general manager or the board, and only minimal financial transparency. Board members always run unoppose...

Lawyers probate delay inexcusable FacebookTwitterEmail stock court judge lawsuit law suit scales of justice law lawyer (Photo: Flickr/Scott*)Contributed Photo / ST Q: In April 2020, I paid an attorney to have my husband’s will probated. After a few months and not having heard anything from this attorney, I contacted him. He stated that he would try to get me a hearing scheduled in about four or five weeks. Six weeks later I still had not heard a word from him. I contacted him again, and he sa...

What to do when stepmom sells the familys home Jan. 18, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail Symbol of law and justice in the empty courtroom, law and justice concept FOTOLIAAleksandar Radovanov - Fotolia Q: My father died and left his house to his children, but our stepmother had the right to live there. Without telling us, she sold the house, pocketed the money, and moved elsewhere. Would a lawyer set an appointment with me to deal with this issue? How much should I budget for this legal assistance? A: ...

Where theres a will, theres a way to file it FacebookTwitterEmail close-up scales of justiceFry Design Ltd / Getty Images Q: In order for my will to be valid, does it need to be filed with the county? A: While you are alive, the answer is no. You would want to keep the will in a safe place, but typically it remains in your possession. After you die, if you own property that passes under the will, the original of the will would need to be filed with the county as part of the probate proceeding. ...

Stepfathers failure to repair puts heirs in hot water FacebookTwitterEmail Silhouette of scales of Lady Justice holding scalesComstock / Getty Images Q: My mother died in 1998 and left her house to me and my four siblings, subject to our stepfather’s right to live there for the rest of his life. The five of us have paid the homeowners’ insurance since 1998, but the insurance company has informed us they will not renew the policy because the roof and hot water heater need to be replaced. The...