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Can the nursing home force me to sign the Financial Agreement that I am responsible for payment?

Ivette's answer | Answered on October 16, 2014

Hello, In addition, contact the Illinois LTC Ombudsman -- link attached. This is a program of the Illinois Department of Aging that...

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My father has only liquid assets (just sold the house) . Would you recommend a will (probate) or a trust?

Ivette's answer | Answered on October 16, 2014

Hello, In addition to consulting with an estate planning attorney, you may want to consider a financial planner & an accountant who understand...

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What form do I ask for from the probate court to get access to my recent and unexpected death of my father

Ivette's answer | Answered on October 15, 2014

Hello, If the sole assets was life insurance and his 401(k) and you are the named beneficiary, unless the laws in MI differ, you should be able...

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How to get life insurance money when not on contract or benificiary

Ivette's answer | Answered on October 15, 2014

Hello, Please note that since your Mom has passed, then the executor or administrator of her estate will have to make a claim with the life...

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My spouse died, he was named in his parents will (wa. State) I am beneficiary for my husband am I entitled to his share ?

Ivette's answer | Answered on October 15, 2014

Hello, Your husband's share upon his passing would go to his estate, unless there is language in the Will that provides for someone else to take...

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A man dies and his will is not handled correctly and his heirs do not receive what they should, what needs filing to collect?

Ivette's answer | Answered on October 15, 2014

Hello, First contact the executor to insure that he probated the Wills and what is status. If the executor does not get back then you should...

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My cousin has mismanaged my trust she's being vindictive and won't allow me access to my trust and has blocked all communication

Ivette's answer | Answered on October 15, 2014

Hello, As the trustee she should be following the instructions in the Trust for your benefit. You may want to try to find out why she is...

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Probate / Estate lawyer - w/ Will

Ivette's answer | Answered on October 15, 2014

Hello, I have attached a link that explains the requirements for a valid Will in WA. It states that the Will does not have to be notarized and...

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Is p.o.a. & conservatorship & guardian of a parent the same?

Ivette's answer | Answered on October 15, 2014

Hello, I have attached a link from the state of GA that provides information and requirements for a POA and another for guardianship. If you...

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As a in home provider ,how do convince in home support services ,that mother has gotten worse from dementia?

Ivette's answer | Answered on October 15, 2014

Hello, To clarify, your Mother is already on IHSS and unfortunately has gotten worse and you are asking IHSS to provide funds for 24 hour...

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