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After having my father's driver's license revoked by my sister can she Declare him incompetent

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Hello, Unless your sister is a physician she cannot declare your Dad legally incompetent. But if he is having trouble driving, you may want...

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Will I get guardianship of my dad and his estate over my sis who lives in the UK who has only petioned for his estate?

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Hello, I attached a link that explains guardianship of an adult in FL. If you have further questions, it is recommended that you consult with a...

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If someone has power of attorney and the person is still living, can that person make their own decisions?

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Hello, Sorry for the loss of your grandfather. If your Grandmother has mental capacity and can care for herself, she can revoke the POA or...

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Can I take a check made out to myself from my father's estate lawyers and right then go and cash it?

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Hello, Unless there are other circumstances we are hot aware of that would be issue, based on your question it should not be an issue.

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How long would it take for my grandma to get a guardianship to take care of me.

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Hello, I have attached a link that explains guardianship in North Carolina. Good luck

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If a will..leaves the house to a sister...can she take the contents also?

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Hello, Leaving the house - real property - differs from the contents -- personal property. The WIll should designate who gets the personal...

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Can a certificate of trust be executed 12 years after the trust was executed?

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 11, 2015

Hello, Yes, he can have a Certificate of Trust drafted, hopefully, by the attorney who drafted the original trust, if not by another estate...

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My parents have been deceased for 6 years (mom) dad 4 years and their estate has still not been settled. they had pourover wills

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 11, 2015

Hello, Since you already have an attorney, you may explain to him why it is so important to you, a beneficiary. to review the documents. Keep...

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Which jurisdiction If action to be taken against a Trustee?

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 11, 2015

Hello, The Trust will state which jurisdiction has control over it. Review the trust for your answer.

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Can a beneficiary sell my mothers belongings if the are a asset in my mothers living Trust to be distributed?

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 11, 2015

Hello, Once the beneficiary receives her share of your Mother's assets, then she can do with it what she wishes.

Ivette M Santaella's Answers (6836)

After having my father's driver's license revoked by my sister can she Declare him incompetent

Will I get guardianship of my dad and his estate over my sis who lives in the UK who has only petioned for his estate?

If someone has power of attorney and the person is still living, can that person make their own decisions?

Can I take a check made out to myself from my father's estate lawyers and right then go and cash it?

How long would it take for my grandma to get a guardianship to take care of me.

If a will..leaves the house to a sister...can she take the contents also?

Can a certificate of trust be executed 12 years after the trust was executed?

My parents have been deceased for 6 years (mom) dad 4 years and their estate has still not been settled. they had pourover wills

Which jurisdiction If action to be taken against a Trustee?

Can a beneficiary sell my mothers belongings if the are a asset in my mothers living Trust to be distributed?