Questions answered by Elena M Bazhenova

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Can I prepare a new will to override provisions in a trust that my wife and I signed?

Elena's answer | Answered on November 20, 2014

It all depends if you as a surviving spouse have a power of appointment under the terms of the trust. Consult with the trust attorney.

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Estate Planning involving kids from prior relationship; Die without a will.

Elena's answer | Answered on November 16, 2014

You need to hire an estate planning attorney. Based on your scenario, there are several options available. But creation of some type of trust is...

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Can my mothers requests stated on her will, be lost if my sister (executor) does not comply with or change what will says to do?

Elena's answer | Answered on November 16, 2014

Your sister as executor has fiduciary obligations to abide by the terms of the will and meet court deadlines. If she cannot keep herself together...

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Have to fire poa cousin, retrieve money, create/invest in a trust that also allows funds for emergency hospitalizations.

Elena's answer | Answered on November 15, 2014

It looks you might have a claim against your cousin for breach of fiduciary duty, financial abuse of a disabled person and possibly fraud. You need...

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How to protect my assets and well being if I marry someone who has almost 0 assets?

Elena's answer | Answered on November 14, 2014

You definitely need a prenuptial and estate planning. It's difficult to give a detailed advice without knowing specifics. Check AVVO lawyers in...

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Do I have a right to inherit from my biological dad I did not know, or the dad who I thought was mine all this time?

Elena's answer | Answered on November 12, 2014

You are a legal heir both from your biological father and possibly your step father under the theory of equitable adoption in case of intestacy....

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Trustee was employee of dad for years but held 0 shares until 10 days before DOD when 100% of shares changed to her.

Elena's answer | Answered on November 12, 2014

It is hard to answer this question without review of all trust, business and corporate documents. A personal consultation with a trust attorney is...

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Can CSSD levy a trust bank account because the trustee has a debt?

Elena's answer | Answered on November 12, 2014

You should not open any accounts for an irrevocable trust under your name or your SSN. You need to get a tax ID for the trust. It looks like you...

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Trustee certificate form to fill out and I have a question

Elena's answer | Answered on November 11, 2014

Question is not clear. Please provide more info or contact attorneys directly.

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How to reverse a continuance of trust after i signed the contract when i turned 25

Elena's answer | Answered on November 04, 2014

You will need help of a trust attorney in reviewing the declaration of trust to see if trustee is in violation of any terms.

Elena M Bazhenova's Answers (324)

Can I prepare a new will to override provisions in a trust that my wife and I signed?

Estate Planning involving kids from prior relationship; Die without a will.

Can my mothers requests stated on her will, be lost if my sister (executor) does not comply with or change what will says to do?

Have to fire poa cousin, retrieve money, create/invest in a trust that also allows funds for emergency hospitalizations.

How to protect my assets and well being if I marry someone who has almost 0 assets?

Do I have a right to inherit from my biological dad I did not know, or the dad who I thought was mine all this time?

Trustee was employee of dad for years but held 0 shares until 10 days before DOD when 100% of shares changed to her.

Can CSSD levy a trust bank account because the trustee has a debt?

Trustee certificate form to fill out and I have a question

How to reverse a continuance of trust after i signed the contract when i turned 25