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Can she do this or how does she maximize giving her assets to loved ones instead or giving it to the government or creditors.

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 24, 2016

Hello, Sorry about your sister. If she has not yet done any estate planning, it is recommended that she consult with a local attorney.

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Do I have a case.

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 23, 2016

Hello, Please see attachéd regarding the time you can legally file a probate in TX. It states that it is 4 years after the death, so you may...

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Do we need a probate lawyer.for our moms property if there is no will.

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 23, 2016

Hello, Since your Mom passed intestate -- without a Will -- then the intestacy laws of IL will determine how the assets are to be...

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How can we get power of attorney or guardianship over finances?

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 22, 2016

Hello, Since your father is unable to manage his affairs, he will not be able to do a power of attorney. So a guardianship would be...

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How do I complete paperwork to close my dad's estate

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 22, 2016

Hello, It is recommended that you consult with a local probate attorney. Please note that the estate pays the probate fees.

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Is medicaid retroactive to the beginning of the nursing home if there has been a denial and reapplication for medicaid?

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 22, 2016

Hello, Generally it is retroactive to the date you applied, but you can request an appeal to have it retroactive to date that you first applied.

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So is this true, I cannot enter without the paperwork even though I'm obviously inheriting it and not to mention paying for it.

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 22, 2016

Hello, Once the paperwork for the probate is completed, then you will have the authority to manage your Mother's assets.

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Example, if 10 siblings and 6 are now deceased leaving 8 children, what share of the estate would each individual receive?

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 22, 2016

Hello, The intestacy laws of NC would have determined how the assets of the sibling who died without a Will would have been distributed.

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Its been over a year since I signed a wavier releasing the trustee of liability, how can I proceed if fraud is found.

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 22, 2016

Hello, Depending on the terms of the waiver, you have given up all rights to sue for fraud. Review the terms of the waiver.

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How can I obtain my inheritance? Power of Attorney/executor refuses to give it to me, at mother's request, in the will.

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 22, 2016

Hello, As executor your sister should probate the Will. She should provide you with a copy if you are an heir. If you are not, then when the...

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