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Keene Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Michael R. Kurmes Attorney at Law, PLLC

5.0
75 Reviews

  • Serving Keene, TX and Johnson County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

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Michael R. Kurmes
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Cain & Associates Attorneys at Law

4.8
29 Reviews

  • Serving Keene, TX and Johnson County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Commercial Litigation, Trial, Appeals, General Litigation, Probate, Banking Law, Consumer Law, Construction Law, Real Estate Litigation, Oil and Gas Litigation, Business Law,... Read More

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Scott Cain
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Bob Leonard Law Group, PLLC

3.8
49 Reviews

  • Serving Keene, TX and Johnson County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers3 awards

  • Board Certified in Family Law Attorney in Fort Worth Texas. Divorce, Child Custody, Adoption, Guardianship. Bob Leonard is also and experienced probate attorney for probate with a... Read More

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Bailey & Galyen, Attorneys at Law

3.7
80 Reviews

  • Serving Keene, TX and Johnson County, Texas

  • Law Firm with 34 lawyers2 awards

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Can my husband put his name on the deed of his brother's condo if he has a POA over his assets?

Dara J. Goldsmith
Answered by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith
Estate Planning lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
Maybe, it depends upon what the power of attorney authorizes and what it does not. He may be violating a fiduciary duty to his brother and be opening himself up to liability. In Nevada it is a mandatory double damage on top of what is taken. If the condominium would pass to another, ie under the brother's Will or intestate law he would be setting himself up for liability under Nevada law. You do not state what state's law the power of attorney was given, so you need to check that state in addition to South Carolina. Thus you may need to consult attorneys in both of those states.
Maybe, it depends upon what the power of attorney authorizes and what it does not. He may be violating a fiduciary duty to his brother and be opening himself up to liability. In Nevada it is a mandatory double damage on top of what is taken. If the condominium would pass to another, ie under the brother's Will or intestate law he would be setting himself up for liability under Nevada law. You do not state what state's law the power of attorney was given, so you need to check that state in addition to South Carolina. Thus you may need to consult attorneys in both of those states.
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When you become an administrator of an estate, how do you know your duties?

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Answered by attorney David J Strachman (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Strachman Law
The duties are set forth in Rhode Island statute and case law. You have been invested with great authority by the court and need to have counsel guiding you.
The duties are set forth in Rhode Island statute and case law. You have been invested with great authority by the court and need to have counsel guiding you.
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What is the probate process after a parent's death?

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Answered by attorney James P Frederick (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Frederick & Frederick Attorneys at Law
No, probate is not automatic. Venue is appropriate in the state where the decedent was domiciled at the time of death. There can be issues in determining which state that is. Once that has been clarified, an interested party files an application or petition for probate. If your father died in another state and there are no assets there, you can open probate in Michigan, in the county where there are assets. If he was married, the wife would have priority for appointment as personal representative. Feel free to visit my website. I have a detailed description of the probate process posted there. I am very sorry for your loss.
No, probate is not automatic. Venue is appropriate in the state where the decedent was domiciled at the time of death. There can be issues in determining which state that is. Once that has been clarified, an interested party files an application or petition for probate. If your father died in another state and there are no assets there, you can open probate in Michigan, in the county where there are assets. If he was married, the wife would have priority for appointment as personal representative. Feel free to visit my website. I have a detailed description of the probate process posted there. I am very sorry for your loss.
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