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Do we need to change the DPOA for our father who is moving to a different state?

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 16, 2014

Hello, In addition, you may want to discuss with your father and sister what is best for him in terms of having your sister manage his financial...

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How to get administrator of estate after husbands death

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 16, 2014

Hello, In addition make sure you file the probate in the state where he passed & it is highly recommended that you retain a probate...

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My brother is incarcerated and he wants me to become his power of attorney. He wants me to file a motion to intervene for kids.

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 16, 2014

Hello, In addition, you may want to consider obtaining counsel from legal aid. I also attached a link to the ACLU for Prisoner's rights in...

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I am an heir to an estate. The only asset is a small cabin. There is a will and a never funded trust. Residue goes to trust.

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 14, 2014

Hello, If there is a trust do not understand why you are in probate? Depending on title and other circumstances could have done a Heggstad...

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Can durable Power of Attorney be exercised without a legal declaration of incompetency?

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 14, 2014

Hello, If your Mom is still mentally competent she can revoke the POA and name someone else to be her agent. The agent does not need to be...

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My ex-husband recently died. I have his will that leaves me certain items. The will was never notarized.

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 14, 2014

Hello, Generally, your husband's estate is responsible for his debts. When his estate is probated the administrator or personal rep should...

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I was appointed a co-trustee of my mothers irrevocable trust by a court. Do I need to be bonded? [

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 13, 2014

Hello, You would need to be bonded if the court ordered or the trust requires it.

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My husband has 'Parkinson's disease' and can't get 'LTC '. I was able to. We have a revocable trust. We have some concerns.

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 13, 2014

Hello, You may want to consult with an Elder lawyer to see if your husband qualifies for Medicaid assistance for LTC. You may also want to...

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I need to make an addendum to my will

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 13, 2014

Hello, You can do a codicil without an attorney but I would not recommend having an attorney review the original Will and discuss your intent to...

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Do I have to sell my mothers house?

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 13, 2014

Hello, Generally the executor has discretion on how to dispose of the assets. There may be a reason he is taking this action. it is...

Ivette M Santaella's Answers (6836)

Do we need to change the DPOA for our father who is moving to a different state?

How to get administrator of estate after husbands death

My brother is incarcerated and he wants me to become his power of attorney. He wants me to file a motion to intervene for kids.

I am an heir to an estate. The only asset is a small cabin. There is a will and a never funded trust. Residue goes to trust.

Can durable Power of Attorney be exercised without a legal declaration of incompetency?

My ex-husband recently died. I have his will that leaves me certain items. The will was never notarized.

I was appointed a co-trustee of my mothers irrevocable trust by a court. Do I need to be bonded? [

My husband has 'Parkinson's disease' and can't get 'LTC '. I was able to. We have a revocable trust. We have some concerns.

I need to make an addendum to my will

Do I have to sell my mothers house?