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As a beneficiary in a trust how can I find out if I was removed ?

Ivette's answer | Answered on October 17, 2014

Hello, If it is a living trust and the grantor is alive, you will not find out because the grantor can change the trust. If the grantor has...

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My Father passed away 2 years ago without a will. he owned 2 houses his wife recently died. What do I do now to keep properties?

Ivette's answer | Answered on October 17, 2014

Hello, Since your Dad passed without a Will he died intestate so CA Intestacy laws would have determined how his assets were to be distributed. ...

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Hi, My mom passed. She worked for St. Mary's Hospital and had basic life insurance ($34,000). I am the administrator.

Ivette's answer | Answered on October 17, 2014

Hello, Sorry for the passing of your Mom. To clarify, she had a life insurance policy through her work and not directly with an insurance...

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I have a judgement against me for monies that I owe my mothers estate. I am the sole beneficiary so what happens to the

Ivette's answer | Answered on October 17, 2014

Hello, When your Mom passes, then you will owe the money to her estate, unless she forgives the debt before her passing.

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My sister refuses to let me see our mothers will and has not filed anything at courthouse. What can I do?

Ivette's answer | Answered on October 16, 2014

Hello, The POA terminated at your Mother's passing and generally it would have authorized your sister to handle your Mom's financial affairs for...

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Can i draw up a special POA myself?

Ivette's answer | Answered on October 16, 2014

Hello, Some states, like CA., have professional fiduciaries who are monitored and regulated by the state. I tried to find a similar...

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If a sibling is the executive for medical decisions for a parent but the other parent is of sound mind and body

Ivette's answer | Answered on October 16, 2014

Hello, I attached a link from the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging that discussed health care directives. You may want to follow up...

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How do i get in home services to pay me more since im working more with a dementia patient ?

Ivette's answer | Answered on October 16, 2014

Hello, Contact the county IHSS office in LA, and find out what are their requirements to increase funds paid to care providers. This is not a...

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If my dad has power of attorney over my mom in all affairs can he legally get a divorce without her knowing about it?

Ivette's answer | Answered on October 16, 2014

Hello, I have attached a link from the FL Bar Association that explains what powers an agent has in a POA.

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Can someone with power of attorney change a will where they benefit? can they write a check to the person, signing their name

Ivette's answer | Answered on October 16, 2014

Hello, If you believe he is not looking our for your Mom's best interests, you may want to confer with a local attorney about an Article 81...

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