Questions answered by Anna Christina Serrambana

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Can a Trustee give a 30 day notice before the Settlor dies if it is not in the Trust?

Anna's answer | Answered on July 14, 2018

If the investment property was not in the trust, your sister, as trustee, had not authority to serve you with a 30 day notice. However, was your...

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Can one document that has been signed and notarized stating the Trust is irrevocable stand up as such in court?

Anna's answer | Answered on July 14, 2018

This question is difficult to answer without seeing the document you are referring to that says the trust is irrevocable. Usually a revocable trust...

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My minor son’s father has passed away and left his 401k with no beneficiary listed/names. What do need to do?

Anna's answer | Answered on July 14, 2018

File a Petition for Probate and Petition for Appointment of Guardian of the Estate. The Petition for Probate is so the court can appoint you...

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How could I do?

Anna's answer | Answered on July 14, 2018

This is a family law question. I will change the practice area to family law so that you can get responses from family law attorneys.

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Transferring into a living trust?

Anna's answer | Answered on July 14, 2018

Property can be transferred into a trust using a grant deed. However, if the wrong legal description was used, then a correction deed should be...

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Thank you, Lawrence. I am wondering if a deed upon death can be put into a joint tenancy? I SO much appreciate your advice.

Anna's answer | Answered on July 14, 2018

I agree with Ms. Ferdig's advice. Additionally, keep in mind that son's portion of the property will be exempt from property tax reassessment, but...

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My brother just died lived with our mom . Does she have equal right to share in arrangement with his kids?

Anna's answer | Answered on July 14, 2018

I believe that your question is asking whether your mother is an heir of your brother's estate when he has six adult children of his own. Assuming...

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revocable living trust - the trustees resigned? The 8 years are up! The trustee resigned?

Anna's answer | Answered on July 14, 2018

If there is a valid trust and the property is in the trust (title is in the name of the trust), then there should be no need for probate. A...

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I want to see wiil?

Anna's answer | Answered on July 11, 2018

Whose will are you referring to? Has this person passed away? If the person has passed away and you are a named beneficiary in the will or an heir...

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Hello. My Mother died on june 3rd 2018. I know she had a trust and I am a beneficiary.. My brother who is the executor is not.

Anna's answer | Answered on July 10, 2018

I am very sorry for your loss. I believe that you confusing the terms "executor" and "trustee." An Executor is the person that will handle the...

Anna Christina Serrambana's Answers (571)

Can a Trustee give a 30 day notice before the Settlor dies if it is not in the Trust?

Can one document that has been signed and notarized stating the Trust is irrevocable stand up as such in court?

My minor son’s father has passed away and left his 401k with no beneficiary listed/names. What do need to do?

How could I do?

Transferring into a living trust?

Thank you, Lawrence. I am wondering if a deed upon death can be put into a joint tenancy? I SO much appreciate your advice.

My brother just died lived with our mom . Does she have equal right to share in arrangement with his kids?

revocable living trust - the trustees resigned? The 8 years are up! The trustee resigned?

I want to see wiil?

Hello. My Mother died on june 3rd 2018. I know she had a trust and I am a beneficiary.. My brother who is the executor is not.