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What would be the legal and financial concerns for a trustee of a revocable trust

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 25, 2015

Hello, If you want to do estate planning, a local attorney can assist you.

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How to probate grandfathers estate, small cash in California and property in North Carolina

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 25, 2015

Hello, Since your Grandfather passed in CA you may need to retain a CA probate attorney to counsel you in managing your grandfather's estate in...

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Power of Attorney signed Internationally for Florida

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 25, 2015

Hello, Your power of attorney should be drafted by an attorney in FL., where you are currently liing. Then you or your sister may want to...

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If one is named as a beneficiary in a will, predeceases the grantor, but is still named as beneficiary, do her heirs inherit?

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 25, 2015

Hello, Depending on how the Will is drafted her share could be left to her siblings, her children or other options. You may want to consult...

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I am trustee of an irrevocable trust of my father who died in August. The trust must be dissolved within 9 months of death.

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 25, 2015

Hello, Conferring with and showing the trust to a local trust administration attorney is your best option. AVVO and your local county bar...

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A mother's son dies without a will and the mother is the next of kin. How may his mother withdraw money from his bank?

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 25, 2015

Hello, I have attached a link that explains TN intestacy -- dying without a Will. If you have further questions, it is recommended that you...

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Does the scenario below sound reasonable? It doesn't to me.

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 24, 2015

Hello, As the beneficiary you can ask your brother in law who is the executor for an accounting and consult with an attorney who can review the...

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If a probated matter is 40 months old and there is a most recent Will that has not been filed, is that Will part of the Estate?

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 24, 2015

Hello, If it is a valid new Will it should be submitted to the executor to be filed with the court. If you have further questions consult...

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What has more power an ex wife or the power of attorney

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

Hello, If the Will was not property executed, the deceased passed intestate and the laws of DE will determine how his estate is to be...

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My sister is the executor of my mom's estate. She claims I owe her money towards the final bills and attorneys fees after

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

Hello, Without reviewing the Will and other documents it is difficult to provide an opinion. Generally you would not have to, but to obtain...

Ivette M Santaella's Answers (6836)

What would be the legal and financial concerns for a trustee of a revocable trust

How to probate grandfathers estate, small cash in California and property in North Carolina

Power of Attorney signed Internationally for Florida

If one is named as a beneficiary in a will, predeceases the grantor, but is still named as beneficiary, do her heirs inherit?

I am trustee of an irrevocable trust of my father who died in August. The trust must be dissolved within 9 months of death.

A mother's son dies without a will and the mother is the next of kin. How may his mother withdraw money from his bank?

Does the scenario below sound reasonable? It doesn't to me.

If a probated matter is 40 months old and there is a most recent Will that has not been filed, is that Will part of the Estate?

What has more power an ex wife or the power of attorney

My sister is the executor of my mom's estate. She claims I owe her money towards the final bills and attorneys fees after