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Who pays to challenge a will?

Ivette's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

Hello, Whoever contests the Will is responsible for their own legal fees. A Will contest is expensive and difficult to prove.

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My brother-in-law just died and had medical power of attorney for my sister. She has dementia and is in a hospice, what happens

Ivette's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

Hello, Sorry for your loss. Was there a back up -- contingent agent -- named in the POA. If not, then you would have to petition for...

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My uncle us in a rest home with Alzheimer's and on Medicaid. Can I become his guardianship for medical issues only?

Ivette's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

Hello, You should be able to become guardian for the person and not the estate. I have attached the link that explains the process in NC, but...

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How to get gardianship of my kids back

Ivette's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

Hello, In addition, be prepared to show the court that you are able to take care of the children the same or better than where they are now. It...

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An insurance company incorrectly disbursed a portion of my father's life insurance policy to a stranger. Want them to fix this.

Ivette's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

Hi, Does the Successor Trustee of your Dad's trust have a Certificate of Trust evidencing his authority to act on behalf of the trust? If yes,...

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Power of attorney

Ivette's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

Hello, So you have POA for your Dad to handle his financial matters. Before your Mom passed, he transferred title to all of his real property...

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If someone passes away in the state of louisiana without a will who gets the assets?

Ivette's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

Hello, If one passes without a Will they die intestate and the laws of LA would determine how the assets would be distributed. I have...

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My husband is one of 2 sons his father died and his brother is the executer of the will. His brother did not give us any info ex

Ivette's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

Hello, In addition I have attached a link that explains the probate process. Good luck.

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My fiance's estranged family is trying to block me out of his funeral. What are my rights? I just want to see him one last time.

Ivette's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

Hello, So sorry for your loss. Depending on how far you want to take this you can consult with a family lawyer and see if you can get an...

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My dad made living trust. My sibling and I are named on deed as joint tenants with rights of survivorship.

Ivette's answer | Answered on July 16, 2014

Hello, It does not sound like the house was transferred to the trust so that title on the deed is what controls regardless of what is in the Will.

Ivette M Santaella's Answers (6836)

Who pays to challenge a will?

My brother-in-law just died and had medical power of attorney for my sister. She has dementia and is in a hospice, what happens

My uncle us in a rest home with Alzheimer's and on Medicaid. Can I become his guardianship for medical issues only?

How to get gardianship of my kids back

An insurance company incorrectly disbursed a portion of my father's life insurance policy to a stranger. Want them to fix this.

Power of attorney

If someone passes away in the state of louisiana without a will who gets the assets?

My husband is one of 2 sons his father died and his brother is the executer of the will. His brother did not give us any info ex

My fiance's estranged family is trying to block me out of his funeral. What are my rights? I just want to see him one last time.

My dad made living trust. My sibling and I are named on deed as joint tenants with rights of survivorship.