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Prove that my friend is not incompetent

Ivette's answer | Answered on December 13, 2015

Hello, Since your friend is under her Mother's guardianship there is not much that can be done. You may want to respect the Mom's wishes until...

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How do I have a child's last name changed to mother's last name to prevent confusion in the household where child resides?

Ivette's answer | Answered on December 13, 2015

Hello, You are best served talking with a local family lawyer. AVVO or your local county bar association can provide attorney...

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Can i claim her portion, the estate was closed 10+ years ago and she still has not claimed it

Ivette's answer | Answered on December 13, 2015

Hello, It depends on the terms of the Will or Trust. Hopefully the Will or Trust includes language that describes what happens when a...

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She's already had him change his will . If we say anything she won't let any of us come around at all

Ivette's answer | Answered on December 13, 2015

Hello, You may consider contacting Adult Protective Servies to investigate to insure that your Dad is ok. Then you might want to consider...

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What steps do we need to take

Ivette's answer | Answered on December 13, 2015

Hello, Once title of the house in Trinidad, West Indies, is in your name, and you both want to sell, it is recommended that you retain an...

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Whose job is it to find the person (bank or estate)? If not found, does money roll to estate? How long to wait for benificiary?

Ivette's answer | Answered on December 12, 2015

Hello, If best efforts are made to find the beneficiary, then the probate laws of MD will determine how the asset is to be handled. I have...

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Can she refuse to give me what was left to me? Is there anyway to fight this without going broke or should I just forget it all.

Ivette's answer | Answered on December 12, 2015

Hello, If there is a Will and you are a beneficiary then you are entitled to the asset. If the Will was probated then you should have gotten...

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About property in Virginia, Florida, and Taiwan

Ivette's answer | Answered on December 12, 2015

Hello, Consult with the Fairfax County Bar Association for attorney referrals. Good luck

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Who actually owns the music? Would it be considered an asset? What form would I need to file to prove his mother had control?

Ivette's answer | Answered on December 12, 2015

Hello, If Rocky did not have a Will and his Mom was his only living relative, then the tapes should belong to her. His Mom should consult ...

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Help trying to locate a will???

Ivette's answer | Answered on December 12, 2015

Hello, Follow up with the husband as to probating the Will. If he refuses, then consult with a local probate attorney to compel him to do so.

Ivette M Santaella's Answers (6836)

Prove that my friend is not incompetent

How do I have a child's last name changed to mother's last name to prevent confusion in the household where child resides?

Can i claim her portion, the estate was closed 10+ years ago and she still has not claimed it

She's already had him change his will . If we say anything she won't let any of us come around at all

What steps do we need to take

Whose job is it to find the person (bank or estate)? If not found, does money roll to estate? How long to wait for benificiary?

Can she refuse to give me what was left to me? Is there anyway to fight this without going broke or should I just forget it all.

About property in Virginia, Florida, and Taiwan

Who actually owns the music? Would it be considered an asset? What form would I need to file to prove his mother had control?

Help trying to locate a will???