Ivette M Santaella

Ivette M Santaella's Answers (6836)

San Ramon, CA

Estate planning Lawyer at San Ramon, CA

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law ... +2 more

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Mother had stroke. Drs. say she cannot live alone. She wants to go home. Can we let her go home alone with no legal actions.

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Hello, If your Mom has no mental capacity then you would need to petition for guardianship -- see attached link. There are "filial...

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Can this be done?

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Hello, Contact the Orange County Bar Association for attorney referrals. They may also conduct workshops on guardianship to give you an...

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Listed by name&description, the forms due each period from guardian&conservat about wards estate&condition&any other misc. in NE

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Hello, It is recommended that you retain local counsel to assist you. This forum provides general legal information. Good luck.

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My father passed away on March 17, 2015

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Hello, Sorry for your loss. Since your Dad died intestate -- without a Will -- the intestacy law of Indiana will determine how his assets are...

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My cousins were defrauded out of their inheritance buy their sister. They are illiterate adult. She told them to sign this

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Hello, Please contact you local county bar association in La Paz to see if they can refer you to attorney's who provide complimentary...

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Probate

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Hello, In addition contact your local county bar association for attorney referrals.

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My mother passed away in 2013 and her husband has kept all the utilities in my mothers name...is this legal?

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Hello, Attorney Bratcher is correct, provide the utilities with copies of your Mom's death certificate to take the services out of her...

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Who inherits the life insurance policy if there is one beneficiary but no wil and there are three children of the deceased?

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Hello, As to your Mother's other assets, since there was no Will, she died intestate and the intestacy laws of SC would apply. I have attached...

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My mom and dad have both pasted away,I want to sell their truck..

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Hello, I have attached a link that explains probating small assets in TX. If you have further questions, it is recommended that you consult...

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How can I get a copy of my dads living will if he is in the hospital but is unable to sign any kind of documents

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Hello, To clarify, a living will would state your Dad's desire to be kept alive or not if he was brain dead or other ailment that would not...

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