Questions answered by Maximillienne Elliott

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Starting a Non Profit with one director?

Maximillienne's answer | Answered on August 29, 2019

As my colleagues below stated, it depends on what you are trying to accomplish and, hopefully, it's not tax evasion. If you incorporate in...

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Joint tenancy or quit claim deed?

Maximillienne's answer | Answered on June 20, 2019

Your father is probably wise with respect to trying to avoid probate. However, avoiding probate is often not as simple as just retitling the home...

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Bank accounts for IRS

Maximillienne's answer | Answered on September 24, 2016

I agree with my colleague, Attorney Goldstein; your question is confusing. However, I will say this - you shouldn't try to hide anything from the IRS.

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Early-50's, alone, no spouse/partner, no kids, no friends, no family. How should I structure estate plan in this situation?

Maximillienne's answer | Answered on September 24, 2016

You are, unfortunately, correct in that many individuals with the good fortune of longevity are cursed by the coldness of solitude. In Illinois, we...

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What happens if my adult sister doesn't return with my mother who's her conservator

Maximillienne's answer | Answered on September 24, 2016

There are not enough facts presented here to provide you with a substantive answer. If the conservatorship was court-ordered, then a court must...

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Live in Illinois parent dies without a will you live in the home when they die how can you transfer house deed in your name with

Maximillienne's answer | Answered on September 10, 2016

You have my sincere condolences. Ms. Goldstein and other colleagues are correct about the need for more facts. However, if you want to remain in...

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My mother passed away two months ago.. i am her only child. she left no known will.. so how do i go about getting the estate in

Maximillienne's answer | Answered on July 01, 2015

My condolences for your losses. I agree with my colleague in that your question is confusing and you need to retain counsel. If there was a valid...

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After my mother died (4/29/15) her paid carer told me she had said she had 5 life insurance policies with me as beneficiary.

Maximillienne's answer | Answered on May 07, 2015

My condolences for your loss. I agree with my colleagues below with respect to the insurance policies being non-probate property. Furthermore, if...

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Who gets assets after a person dies without a will and no family members will come forward,he was never married or had any child

Maximillienne's answer | Answered on February 15, 2014

Intestacy laws, the laws that determine who gets what when someone dies without a will, are different from state to state. Generally speaking, my...

Maximillienne Elliott's Answers (152)

Starting a Non Profit with one director?

Joint tenancy or quit claim deed?

Bank accounts for IRS

Early-50's, alone, no spouse/partner, no kids, no friends, no family. How should I structure estate plan in this situation?

Sponsored Spouse's Greencard: Got interview call asking to bring Evidence for Affidavit of support that was already submitted!

What happens if my adult sister doesn't return with my mother who's her conservator

Live in Illinois parent dies without a will you live in the home when they die how can you transfer house deed in your name with

My mother passed away two months ago.. i am her only child. she left no known will.. so how do i go about getting the estate in

After my mother died (4/29/15) her paid carer told me she had said she had 5 life insurance policies with me as beneficiary.

Who gets assets after a person dies without a will and no family members will come forward,he was never married or had any child