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When a deed states "as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship" does that property need to be probated?

Ivette's answer | Answered on August 11, 2014

Hello, Sorry for the loss of you Mom. Since title to the home is held as JTWRS, there is no need to go through probate, since by operation of...

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What is statute of limitations on wills?

Ivette's answer | Answered on August 11, 2014

Hello, Once you obtain your Mom's Will, you can probate it and then any assets that she left to your Dad, your Dad can bequeath as he...

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My father has a life insurance plan for me and my siblings. He is the sole beneficiary. Is this legal?

Ivette's answer | Answered on August 11, 2014

Hello, To clarify, you Dad bought a life insurance policy of which he is the beneficiary? It does not make sense because when he passes, there...

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What does it mean to have your Life Insurance license revoked?

Ivette's answer | Answered on August 11, 2014

Hello, Revoked means that he no longer licensed to sell life insurance. You may want to consider finding another agent who is licensed. NY...

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What is the deadline for responding to a Petition for Marital Allowance in probate in CA Superior Court?

Ivette's answer | Answered on August 11, 2014

Hello, In addition, each county has different procedural rules so it is recommended that you also consult with a clerk of the probate court in...

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My cousin died in Florida. How do I go about opening a probate?

Ivette's answer | Answered on August 11, 2014

Hello, If there is not a Will where your cousin would have named an executor, then your aunt can ask to be named PR, since cousin would have...

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Please help! My brother has guardianship of me but I want to live with my step father i had for 9 years. I'm 17.

Ivette's answer | Answered on August 11, 2014

Hello, Sorry for the loss of your Mom. If the lines of communication are not open with your brother, maybe having a school counselor talk to...

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In the state of Washington, for a Petition to contest the validity of a Trust, who must be served a summons or notice.

Ivette's answer | Answered on August 11, 2014

Hello, To clarify, your Grandfather, who is still alive, has had a trust drafted and given his power of attorney to his son. If this is...

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Mother's Trust; sell her home in 30 days of death. Is it legal for Trustee to buy house, though can't afford it?

Ivette's answer | Answered on August 11, 2014

Hello, If you are a beneficiary of the trust and have a copy of the trust evidencing that the trustee is not following instructions, it is...

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Mom had living trust then passed away. we are designated to live here first but we do not know how to change house to our name

Ivette's answer | Answered on August 11, 2014

Hello, It depends on the instructions in the trust. Once your Mom passed, the trust became irrevocable and there would be instructions on how...

Ivette M Santaella's Answers (6836)

When a deed states "as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship" does that property need to be probated?

What is statute of limitations on wills?

My father has a life insurance plan for me and my siblings. He is the sole beneficiary. Is this legal?

What does it mean to have your Life Insurance license revoked?

What is the deadline for responding to a Petition for Marital Allowance in probate in CA Superior Court?

My cousin died in Florida. How do I go about opening a probate?

Please help! My brother has guardianship of me but I want to live with my step father i had for 9 years. I'm 17.

In the state of Washington, for a Petition to contest the validity of a Trust, who must be served a summons or notice.

Mother's Trust; sell her home in 30 days of death. Is it legal for Trustee to buy house, though can't afford it?

Mom had living trust then passed away. we are designated to live here first but we do not know how to change house to our name