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My mother passed away and she did not have a will yet I was her appointed executor in a durable power attorney.

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 19, 2014

Hello, Please note that the Durable POA expires upon your Mom's passing. Since she did not have a Will her assets will be administered by the...

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I am the beneficiary of someone's account, can I use my proceeds to open an estate account in his name so I can give funds to

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 19, 2014

Hello, That is very nice of you. You can do with the money as you please, but the other attorney is correct in that you need to think about any...

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If the Fin. POA hired caregiver forcing out the contracted caregiver which was hired by Medical POA, is that a contract breech?

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 19, 2014

Hello, If the Financial POA and the Medical POA gives the agent the power to retain and/or fire a caretaker, then the agent has the authority. ...

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Can an administrator remove jewelry from our deceased father's home and not return because they said that they can keep some?

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 19, 2014

Hello, Generally, the Administrator is given a great deal of latitude to wind down a deceased's estate. The Administrator has to answer to the...

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CAN SOME ONE WHO HAS POWER OF ATTORNEY CASH IN SOME ONE ELSE'S INSURANCE POLICY?

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 19, 2014

Hello, Please note that the insurance companies have very stringent procedures before they payout money to a beneficiary. If you have solid...

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Conservatorship for both of my elderly parents. I kind of need an expedited order soon. I this terribly expensive to do?

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 19, 2014

Hello, Attorney Broiles is correct. In addition, check with your local bar association, the LA Bar Association. They may have workshops...

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Does a legal will go through probate automatically?

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 19, 2014

Hello, In general, Please note the executor of the Will needs to go to the probate court and file for probate. You would need to consult with a...

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I have a notarized paper saying I have guardianship of my two grandsons. We live in Iowa. Is it still legal in Missouri?

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 19, 2014

Hello, Generally, you would need to go through a guardianship proceeding and obtain a court order granting you custody of your grandchildren. ...

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I need to become a power of attorney for my father. He wants this. Can I do this online free? Difference between Durable & POA?

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 19, 2014

Hello, Also, please note that the difference between a POA and Durable POA, is that with the Durable POA if the principal becomes incompetent...

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If my deceased husband did not own anything other than the house, do I have to probate his Will to get clear title of my home?

Ivette's answer | Answered on April 19, 2014

Hello, In general if you held title as joint tenants, then by operation of law, title would pass to you. But you should contact local counsel...

Ivette M Santaella's Answers (6836)

My mother passed away and she did not have a will yet I was her appointed executor in a durable power attorney.

I am the beneficiary of someone's account, can I use my proceeds to open an estate account in his name so I can give funds to

If the Fin. POA hired caregiver forcing out the contracted caregiver which was hired by Medical POA, is that a contract breech?

Can an administrator remove jewelry from our deceased father's home and not return because they said that they can keep some?

CAN SOME ONE WHO HAS POWER OF ATTORNEY CASH IN SOME ONE ELSE'S INSURANCE POLICY?

Conservatorship for both of my elderly parents. I kind of need an expedited order soon. I this terribly expensive to do?

Does a legal will go through probate automatically?

I have a notarized paper saying I have guardianship of my two grandsons. We live in Iowa. Is it still legal in Missouri?

I need to become a power of attorney for my father. He wants this. Can I do this online free? Difference between Durable & POA?

If my deceased husband did not own anything other than the house, do I have to probate his Will to get clear title of my home?