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Does a prenup overide a will

Ivette's answer | Answered on July 18, 2019

Hello, You should definitely get a second opinion from an attorney who can review the relevant documents and provide you with an informed...

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Can a person with advanced Alzheimer's buy a car with his son?

Ivette's answer | Answered on July 17, 2019

Hello, It sounds like elder financial abuse and I would recommend to you contacting an attorney to assist you with getting your husband's name...

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My mom has dementia and is over medical limit but doesnt have enough money for 24 hr care ,am i as power of attorney re0spinible

Ivette's answer | Answered on July 12, 2019

Hello, I would encourage you to talk to an experienced Medi-Cal planning attorney because a review of your Mother's asset and the specific ...

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My mom gifted house that has two units to my brother can he kick me out when she died ?

Ivette's answer | Answered on July 12, 2019

Hello, To clarify, your Mom gave her home to your brother now, so he has title to the house. You want to know if he can remove you from the...

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Living Will, Waivers and rewrite? HELP

Ivette's answer | Answered on July 12, 2019

Hello, Why would you waive out of something you have not seen? If your Mother in law is ok with it, ask her to see the Will. In these types...

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Do we need an attorney and if not do we have to file this matter in court? See details.

Ivette's answer | Answered on July 11, 2019

Hello, I wish it were that simple! but it is not. If she does not have a DPOA or any type of estate planning document, in order for you to...

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What can I do to obtain an "informal" accounting of our recently deceased mom's Trust/estate when sibling/trustee ignores us?

Ivette's answer | Answered on July 11, 2019

Hello, If you are beneficiaries of the trust, you should have a copy and generally there is a provision in there addressing accounting. At a...

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I need advice for a power attorny for my daughter that is mentall?

Ivette's answer | Answered on July 08, 2019

Hello, Since your daughter does not have mental capacity she cannot complete her own DPOA, so you need to conserve her. It is recommended...

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How can we protect elderly mother's assets and can she sue the POA for calling police.

Ivette's answer | Answered on July 08, 2019

Hello, If the Trustee of the Trust and the Agent from the DPOA are now acting on behalf of your Mother, they should be acting on her behalf and...

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Can I stay in my mothers home till I can afford someplace to go, even though her Trust (from 1990) states for a year after her?

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 28, 2019

Hello, You own 1/2 of the home so depending on the terms of the trust, the trustee cannot sell it. Talk to the Trustee to see if an...

Ivette M Santaella's Answers (6836)

Does a prenup overide a will

Can a person with advanced Alzheimer's buy a car with his son?

My mom has dementia and is over medical limit but doesnt have enough money for 24 hr care ,am i as power of attorney re0spinible

My mom gifted house that has two units to my brother can he kick me out when she died ?

Living Will, Waivers and rewrite? HELP

Do we need an attorney and if not do we have to file this matter in court? See details.

What can I do to obtain an "informal" accounting of our recently deceased mom's Trust/estate when sibling/trustee ignores us?

I need advice for a power attorny for my daughter that is mentall?

How can we protect elderly mother's assets and can she sue the POA for calling police.

Can I stay in my mothers home till I can afford someplace to go, even though her Trust (from 1990) states for a year after her?