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How do i find the best attorney for estate planning that involves litigation experience in San Francisco.

Ivette's answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

Hello, In addition you may want to contact the SF County Bar Association for attorney referrals.

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Can someone be contractually obligated to include a specific person in their will or name them as the executor of their estate

Ivette's answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

Hello, The choice of an executor for a Will has to be done freely, without coercion or undue influence. If not, then it is open to contest.

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In AZ what does the Will information below mean? What is defined as tangible property? Who decides which heir gets what?

Ivette's answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

Hello, Estate planning is a process that involves the review of your personal matters and finances, You would be best served retaining an...

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Dad remarried in common law state, but estate is in community property state. There is a premarital will, but who gets what?

Ivette's answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

Hello, The probate of your Dad's estate will be in the common law state where he currently resides. For any assets that are outside of the...

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Our Mother passed away 3/15, in Chicago Illinois. What if any is the executor of her estate entitled to such as money, hotels?

Ivette's answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

Hello, Sorry for your loss. The executor is generally entitled to fees for managing the distribution of the deceased's estate pursuant to the...

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Do i file probate to be a representative with will or without will

Ivette's answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

Hello, If you can find a notarized Will and you are named the executor, then probate the Will. If the WIll is not notarized, you can still file...

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I need 2 witnesses to sign my Do It Your Self Will. Is this a service you provide and at what $ost?

Ivette's answer | Answered on May 26, 2015

Hello, I have attached a link that explains the requirments for a valid Will in WA.

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My brother has POA for my mom who in assisted living, he gave me permission to move into her house because I had no where to go.

Ivette's answer | Answered on May 26, 2015

Hello, Sorry for your difficulties. I have attached a link that provides information on housing for disabled individuals. Hopefully they can...

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Sharing house deed as "Tenants in common with Rights of Survivorship" question.

Ivette's answer | Answered on May 26, 2015

Hello, Please review the deed again and if it says tenannts in common then your brother has the right to sell his half. You may want to work a...

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Appointed personal rep of my mother's estate. I'm the sole heir.

Ivette's answer | Answered on May 26, 2015

Hello, The estate has to be probated. I have attached a link that explains the probate process in MD. If you have further questions, it is...

Ivette M Santaella's Answers (6836)

How do i find the best attorney for estate planning that involves litigation experience in San Francisco.

Can someone be contractually obligated to include a specific person in their will or name them as the executor of their estate

In AZ what does the Will information below mean? What is defined as tangible property? Who decides which heir gets what?

Dad remarried in common law state, but estate is in community property state. There is a premarital will, but who gets what?

Our Mother passed away 3/15, in Chicago Illinois. What if any is the executor of her estate entitled to such as money, hotels?

Do i file probate to be a representative with will or without will

I need 2 witnesses to sign my Do It Your Self Will. Is this a service you provide and at what $ost?

My brother has POA for my mom who in assisted living, he gave me permission to move into her house because I had no where to go.

Sharing house deed as "Tenants in common with Rights of Survivorship" question.

Appointed personal rep of my mother's estate. I'm the sole heir.