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Can I cash this check in my fathers name and if so what do I have to do with the money?

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 20, 2016

Hello, The asset belongs to his estate and needs to be accounted for. As trustee, you would have had to open a checking account for your Dad's...

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What is the law governing "Inheritence". my mother was married for over 50 yrs to my step father, she past away in June 2015 ???

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 20, 2016

Hello, Please note that if your Mom had a trust or will then the terms of that document would determine how her assets are to be distributed. ...

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How long is it to put property in childern's name before the death of a parent? Parents having lifetime rights.

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 20, 2016

Hello, If the parents do not have mental capacity, then they can not transfer assets or make estate plans. Whatever they have in place now will...

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Can an LPS Conservator change beneficiary names on Conservatee's bank account prior to Conservatee's death?

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 20, 2016

Hello, The conservator is responsible for managing the assets of the conservatee, not making decisions on distribution which were already made...

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What needs to be done to have a hand-written will created in Germany be approved in AZ. Goal is to avoid probate court.

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 20, 2016

Hello, The Will was created and signed in Germany and their estate will be managed there. AZ court will have no jurisdiction. You may want to...

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Will a medicaid state lien force family members out of home after loved ones passing?

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 20, 2016

Hello, If the house was in your Grandmom's name upon her passing and she was on Medicaid, then they will look to her resources to get paid for...

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Who will give me a free consultation? My time is running out!

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 20, 2016

Hello, Contact the Sacramento County Bar Association for a referral to a trust administration attorney who will provide a complimentary...

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May a will be challenged in court even before testator's death?

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 20, 2016

Hello, No. The testator can leave his or her assets to whoever they want and do not have a duty to leave their assets to a family member or if...

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Am I entitled to my recently deceased wife's inheritance?

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 20, 2016

Hello, Sorry for the passing of your wife. If she died without a Will, she died intestate and the intestate laws of FL would determine how...

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Should my mom put her home in my name

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 20, 2016

Hello, To avoid capital gains taxes and take advantage of the step up in basis of the home, it is recommended that you Mom consider placing the...

Ivette M Santaella's Answers (6836)

Can I cash this check in my fathers name and if so what do I have to do with the money?

What is the law governing "Inheritence". my mother was married for over 50 yrs to my step father, she past away in June 2015 ???

How long is it to put property in childern's name before the death of a parent? Parents having lifetime rights.

Can an LPS Conservator change beneficiary names on Conservatee's bank account prior to Conservatee's death?

What needs to be done to have a hand-written will created in Germany be approved in AZ. Goal is to avoid probate court.

Will a medicaid state lien force family members out of home after loved ones passing?

Who will give me a free consultation? My time is running out!

May a will be challenged in court even before testator's death?

Am I entitled to my recently deceased wife's inheritance?

Should my mom put her home in my name