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Is it embezzling if my sister advises me to sign over my insurance proceeds to invest for me but she keeps it for herself.

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

Hello, In addition, you may want to consult with your local county bar association for attorney referrals.

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How easily can a Trustee sell real property belonging to a Trust and then not distribute the proceeds as the trust describes?

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

Hello, It is recommended that you talk to your stepmother about your concerns. Remind her that she has a court order and cannot sell the house...

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Difference between a family trust and a living trust?

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

Hello, A living trust is set up by a grantor and that person is usually the initial trustee. For a married couple, when the grantor passes, the...

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How can I gain control of my fathers estate if one of my sisters refuse to sign it over.

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

Hello, Hopefully you can locate your Dad's Will, if not then you need to go through the intestacy process in your state. I have attached a link...

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In the event I am diagnosed with a terminal illness, is there a way to protect my doctors from litigation after death?

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

Hello, I agree with Attorney Zelinger 's response and that your question is quite unique. My two cents is that it is against public to deny...

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Does being the stated beneficiary mean anything in this situation.

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

Hello, As to the boyfriend's assets, since he died without a Will, he died intestate, and the intestacy laws of IL will determine how his assets...

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As a future beneficiary to a living trust created in Calif. do I have rights to an accounting.

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

Hello, Without seeing the actual trust, I am assuming that your parents had a joint living trust, which means after the passing of the first...

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Trust /estate question

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

Hello, Your spouse may want to ask the father about this transaction and if he or she can see a copy of the separate trust if they were...

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Should my mom filed my dads will?

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 02, 2015

Hello, I have attached a link from Kansas Legal Services that explains probate process. It is recommended that you probate your Dad's Will to...

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I want to transfer a property into a trust and then sell it. How much would that cost me?

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 02, 2015

Hello, It is recommended that you contact the Columbus Bar Association. They may have an idea of what is the standard rate where you live.

Ivette M Santaella's Answers (6836)

Is it embezzling if my sister advises me to sign over my insurance proceeds to invest for me but she keeps it for herself.

How easily can a Trustee sell real property belonging to a Trust and then not distribute the proceeds as the trust describes?

Difference between a family trust and a living trust?

How can I gain control of my fathers estate if one of my sisters refuse to sign it over.

In the event I am diagnosed with a terminal illness, is there a way to protect my doctors from litigation after death?

Does being the stated beneficiary mean anything in this situation.

As a future beneficiary to a living trust created in Calif. do I have rights to an accounting.

Trust /estate question

Should my mom filed my dads will?

I want to transfer a property into a trust and then sell it. How much would that cost me?