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He has retired and I cannot find him. I did not know if I needed to update my will or not. But thanks for the info

What is the name of your state?Indiana - Can a person who lives out of State be an executor of a will in Indiana? I have had two wills written by attorney's who designated my daughter as executor if my husband cannot perform those duties and he the same for me. I was told that in Indiana that...

One question has come to mind though with respect to showing the deceased father's "support" of the child. The IRS has allowed the father to claim the child as a dependent. This past year, the father received one of the "stimulus" checks for the child. Could this be considered evidence of...

Thank you. this is the most comprehensive answer I have received. I am of the belief there was a court that determined as there are several court documents naming him as father. As to the support, that is entirely a different issue. He would occasionally provide some support but not in any...

you are correct it is Social Security Benefits. The child's deceased father was a drug addict and the mother has failed to do any of the court ordered counseling. The KY Dept. of Child Protective Services is petitioning the courts for permanent placement but the great aunt is concerned about...

What is the name of your state? Kentucky - My friend has had physical custody of her great nephew since he was 4 months old. He was two this past August. State CPS have been trying to get the mother to voluntarily give the Aunt permanent custody but the mother vows to fight, even though she...

What is the name of your state? Indiana - A few weeks ago a friend of ours had her mother pass away. The attorney that had been settling the estate for the uncle came to the surviving daughter and told her that she and her brother needed to sign documents giving him the authority to settle her...

What is the name of your state? Indiana - If a woman voluntarily terminated her parental rights when her child was an infant, but maintained a relationship with the child as the child grew older, what are the possibilities of having those parental rights restored? The child is now 9 and the...

You need to establish paternity and make sure you are a decent father to the child. Apparently the child has already had a fairly rough road and while you cannot make up for the loss the child has endured to date, it is not too late to establish a healthy father/child relationship. I would...

What is the name of your state - Kentucky A woman has allowed her niece who has a young child (age 2) to live with her. She has a small condo. The niece pays no rent and refused to enter into any kind of written agreement with the aunt. The aunt has allowed her to live there because she is...

Indiana What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? I am using Turbo Tax to prepare my grandson's taxes and it asks about a form 8516. His mother is dead and his grandfather and I claim him as a dependent. The turbo tax application asked for the parent's name and ssn. Is that us since we...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana My grandson lives with me and has for the past year. He has lived with me on and off for the past 6 years but continually since last January. His dad is the payee for his social security benefits. Because the dad is low income, the boy is...

My friend lives in Kentucky. Several years ago she bought a condo when she was working full-time. Her health went south and she ended up having to retire on disability. She ended up declaring bankruptcy. Some time later she got a credit card and ran up about $4000 in charges. Her income...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana In 2007-2008 my grandchildren were removed from their parents' custody by the State and placed in my care for a period of time. There were several court proceeding and the children lived with me pursuant to a court order for 8+ months...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana My grandson is filling out his financial aid form. Since he was temporarily removed from his parents home and therefore technically a ward of the courts after he turned 13, the Dept of Education has informed him he can file as an...