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B was legal guardian of senile parent with power of attorney over assets, named in will as executor - must he probate will?

Ivette's answer | Answered on September 10, 2014

Hello, B should probate the WIll. I have attached a link that explains probate requirements & procedures in NJ. Good luck

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My mom fell and is now in a rehab center. I asked to talk to her doctor, they said I have to have power of atty. Really?

Ivette's answer | Answered on September 09, 2014

Hello, Your Mom has to give you the POA and it is recommended that you consult with a local attorney to draft it. Her medical information is...

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Can a life estate be revoked?

Ivette's answer | Answered on September 09, 2014

Hello, Generally, not living in a life estate does not mean that you are revoking your interest. There are legal formalities that should be...

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When an ex stepson is an attorney & the testator had died having alzheimers disease..the ex stepson made himself the Power of...

Ivette's answer | Answered on September 09, 2014

Hello, I have attached a link that explains what are the grounds to contest a Will in Washington state. If you have solid evidence, you...

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My friend lives in IN & is also a Trust Bene in California. What are his rights to access trust info and accounting?

Ivette's answer | Answered on September 09, 2014

Hello, To clarify your friend lives in IN but is a trust beneficiary of a trust that is being administered in CA. His sister is the successor...

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If a will states a trust be set up after death can beneficiary be trustee

Ivette's answer | Answered on September 09, 2014

Hello, It depends on the language in the Will and or if there is a Trust. If there is no such language it is recommended that you consult with...

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Can I sue my sister-in-law for money owed to me?

Ivette's answer | Answered on September 09, 2014

Please repost your question under the landlord tenant category.

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How does one get an accounting(bank statements, overdue bills etc)of a revocable, living trust. I'm a beneficiary of the trust,

Ivette's answer | Answered on September 09, 2014

Hello, The Successor Trustee is to administer the Trust for the benefit of the beneficiaries pursuant to the terms of the Trust. Keep in...

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If I am on a deed with another if one of us dies will automatically the other one get the property?

Ivette's answer | Answered on September 09, 2014

Hello, In addition, if you held title as joint tenants with right of survivorship then title to the house would go to you by operation of law. ...

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Does it make sense to have a lawyer represent you at a revocation hearing? There are multiple (but mostly unfounded) factors

Ivette's answer | Answered on September 09, 2014

Hello, Is revocation hearing to remove him as trustee of the trust?? If he is the trustee and being accused of wrongdoing then generally the...

Ivette M Santaella's Answers (6836)

B was legal guardian of senile parent with power of attorney over assets, named in will as executor - must he probate will?

My mom fell and is now in a rehab center. I asked to talk to her doctor, they said I have to have power of atty. Really?

Can a life estate be revoked?

When an ex stepson is an attorney & the testator had died having alzheimers disease..the ex stepson made himself the Power of...

My friend lives in IN & is also a Trust Bene in California. What are his rights to access trust info and accounting?

If a will states a trust be set up after death can beneficiary be trustee

Can I sue my sister-in-law for money owed to me?

How does one get an accounting(bank statements, overdue bills etc)of a revocable, living trust. I'm a beneficiary of the trust,

If I am on a deed with another if one of us dies will automatically the other one get the property?

Does it make sense to have a lawyer represent you at a revocation hearing? There are multiple (but mostly unfounded) factors