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Can a person with D.P.O.A. sell someone's property if the owner placed a TOD on it in another's name after they signed the POA?

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 11, 2014

Hello, In addition you may want to consult Adult Protective Services to investigate.

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Can homeowners Power of attorney take me to court?

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 11, 2014

Hello, If the homeowner gave the POA the authority to do so, then he can represent homeowner in court. This may be a POA to manage the property...

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Are SGLI proceeds exempt from the beneficiary's creditors (including judgement? I read that there is a spendthrift provision?

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 11, 2014

Hello, I have added a link from the VA that discusses the tax liability for SGLI proceeds. Good luck.

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Mom was a resident in Oh, no will, owned home in TX. can i probate in Oh(my residence) & ancillary in Tx to sell home.

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 11, 2014

Hello, So your Mom died intestate -- without a Will -- and the laws of Ohio will determine how her assets are to be distributed. As to the...

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A POA needing to remove present POA who coerced mother with dementia to sign over POA to her while mother was incapacitated.

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 11, 2014

Hello, Generally, people have their own POA, even when they are married. So when your Dad died his POA terminated. So in your question you are...

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What is effect of Will with no assets to go to probate?

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 11, 2014

Hello, I have attached a link that explains the probate process in Michigan. Depending on the size of the estate you may have to probate the...

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Do I have rights in a home that I have lived in for 20 years

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 10, 2014

Hello, If your grandmother did not have a Will and your grandfather has passed also, then they died intestate and the laws of Texas will...

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A state appointed fiduciary is taking care of my mother's affairs. My sister has power of attorney over my mother's health.

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 10, 2014

Hello, It sounds like your Mother is a conservatee in a conservatorship and a professional fiduciary is the conservator of the estate, since you...

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If no will or conservatorship was left behind after a love one has passed. What can we do to access that accounts & file taxes?

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 10, 2014

Hello, In addition I have attached a link that explains the intestacy procedures in AZ. When someone passes without a Will the laws of AZ...

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I am the beneficiary/co-trustee of a grantor special needs trust.. I believe there was misuse of the funds.

Ivette's answer | Answered on June 10, 2014

Hello, To clarify, you are the beneficiary of a special needs trust. If you have a copy of the trust, please review to see if a Trust Protector...

Ivette M Santaella's Answers (6836)

Can a person with D.P.O.A. sell someone's property if the owner placed a TOD on it in another's name after they signed the POA?

Can homeowners Power of attorney take me to court?

Are SGLI proceeds exempt from the beneficiary's creditors (including judgement? I read that there is a spendthrift provision?

Mom was a resident in Oh, no will, owned home in TX. can i probate in Oh(my residence) & ancillary in Tx to sell home.

A POA needing to remove present POA who coerced mother with dementia to sign over POA to her while mother was incapacitated.

What is effect of Will with no assets to go to probate?

Do I have rights in a home that I have lived in for 20 years

A state appointed fiduciary is taking care of my mother's affairs. My sister has power of attorney over my mother's health.

If no will or conservatorship was left behind after a love one has passed. What can we do to access that accounts & file taxes?

I am the beneficiary/co-trustee of a grantor special needs trust.. I believe there was misuse of the funds.