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Can i obtain a protective order on my mothers behalf with a POA since she has alzheimers and has a nephew who steals?

Ivette's answer | Answered on August 31, 2015

Hello, If your Mom does not have mental capacity, she cannot complete a POA. You may have to file for a guardianship of her. I have attached a...

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What are my rights as a surviving heir and what are the cost to hire a probate attorney?

Ivette's answer | Answered on August 31, 2015

Hello, Sorry for your loss. I have attached a link that explains probate in FL. Generally, the estate pays for the probate.

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Can I sue a sibling who was beneficiary of my fathers life insurance?

Ivette's answer | Answered on August 31, 2015

Hello, Since your sister was the sole beneficiary of the life insurance proceeds she can do what she wants with the money. Your Dad had no...

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I was left items in a will.Has been 2 years.Probate of the wiil done a year ago.Executer has never contacted me.

Ivette's answer | Answered on August 31, 2015

Hello, If you are an heir in the Will the executor should have contacted you. If not, it is recommended that you contact the executor to...

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Can I file criminal charges?

Ivette's answer | Answered on August 31, 2015

Hello, It is recommended that you consult with a local attorney to represent your interests in the probate and have what was willed to you put...

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My grandmother pasted away leaving her condo to my father with the intention that I would receive it upon my fathers passing.

Ivette's answer | Answered on August 31, 2015

Hello, If your Father died without a Will, intestate, then the intestacy laws of MN would determine how his assets are to be distributed. I...

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What is the definition of an incompetent person under Probate Code Calif?

Ivette's answer | Answered on August 31, 2015

Hello, I attached PC section 810-813 that provides standard for incompetency.

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Does property willed to me and my sibling need to go through probate?

Ivette's answer | Answered on August 31, 2015

Hello, It is recommended that you get an appraisal of the property. If the value is over $150,000 and is the only asset in the estate, then you...

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Can title to a home transfer into the surviving spouse's name when the spouse whose name is on the title dies?

Ivette's answer | Answered on August 31, 2015

Hello, Since the spouse with title died without a will, he died intestate and the intestacy laws of WA would determine how assets are to be...

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I have two quick questions, first can a trustee who is also a beneficiary favor themselves, if they became trustee, via a

Ivette's answer | Answered on August 31, 2015

Hello, The trustee has to follow the language in the trust. It is under very unusual circumstances for the court to change the langauge of the...

Ivette M Santaella's Answers (6836)

Can i obtain a protective order on my mothers behalf with a POA since she has alzheimers and has a nephew who steals?

What are my rights as a surviving heir and what are the cost to hire a probate attorney?

Can I sue a sibling who was beneficiary of my fathers life insurance?

I was left items in a will.Has been 2 years.Probate of the wiil done a year ago.Executer has never contacted me.

Can I file criminal charges?

My grandmother pasted away leaving her condo to my father with the intention that I would receive it upon my fathers passing.

What is the definition of an incompetent person under Probate Code Calif?

Does property willed to me and my sibling need to go through probate?

Can title to a home transfer into the surviving spouse's name when the spouse whose name is on the title dies?

I have two quick questions, first can a trustee who is also a beneficiary favor themselves, if they became trustee, via a