Questions answered by Elena M Bazhenova

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Can a house be sold even though it is supposed to go thru probate

Elena's answer | Answered on November 27, 2014

You need to seek legal representation immediately. Look up probate attorneys on AVVO or through the LA Bar Association. A probate proceedings need...

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My mom just passed away sadly, and her house is in a trust..yet can her husband try to get it? Especially if his kids move in?

Elena's answer | Answered on November 26, 2014

My condolences. Seek legal representation with a local trust attorney. He/she can look into how the assets (houses accounts) are titled. If the...

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Inheritance through trust regarding delay.

Elena's answer | Answered on November 25, 2014

It is impossible to advise you without additional information as to why money has been held in trust. You need to seek legal representation to...

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Need help obtaining a guardian ad litem for my minor son.

Elena's answer | Answered on November 25, 2014

LA County Bar Association or look up probate/guardianship attorneys on AVVO.

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My mother had a trust. She has died. The real property was split between me and my 4 brothers. Can I sell the property?

Elena's answer | Answered on November 25, 2014

Your strategies depend on the terms of the trust. If the trust allows the sale, You can approach the trustee and other siblings first and if they...

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What would an adult sibling do to establish themselves legal person over their fathers inheritance after they have passed?

Elena's answer | Answered on November 25, 2014

You need to open a probate proceeding by filing a petition to appoint you as an administrator of the estate. Look up a probate attorney on Avvo to...

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I'm conservator of my elderly father's estate and we need to sell his house for medical bills. How or where do I start?

Elena's answer | Answered on November 24, 2014

First, you need to find a local attorney and a realtor who are familiar with probate sales. I advise you against doing it yourself, probate sales...

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Is it wiser to add my two sons to the title on my house, or do a living trust ?

Elena's answer | Answered on November 24, 2014

You are absolutely right. Any of your sons' potential creditors would be able to put a lien on your house. Furthermore, a living trust can provide...

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Can I file a claim against my father's estate for the care I provided him while he was still.

Elena's answer | Answered on November 24, 2014

You definitely need legal representation. I assume that your brother inherited all of your father's assets as a joint tenant and/or as a designated...

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In my sibling contested conservatorship, should I hire an attorney for my elderly parent? The state's lawyer is too absent.

Elena's answer | Answered on November 24, 2014

You need an attorney to represent you and consult on possibility of challenging a court appointed attorney for your mother.

Elena M Bazhenova's Answers (324)

Can a house be sold even though it is supposed to go thru probate

My mom just passed away sadly, and her house is in a trust..yet can her husband try to get it? Especially if his kids move in?

Inheritance through trust regarding delay.

Need help obtaining a guardian ad litem for my minor son.

My mother had a trust. She has died. The real property was split between me and my 4 brothers. Can I sell the property?

What would an adult sibling do to establish themselves legal person over their fathers inheritance after they have passed?

I'm conservator of my elderly father's estate and we need to sell his house for medical bills. How or where do I start?

Is it wiser to add my two sons to the title on my house, or do a living trust ?

Can I file a claim against my father's estate for the care I provided him while he was still.

In my sibling contested conservatorship, should I hire an attorney for my elderly parent? The state's lawyer is too absent.