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How do I get durable power for my mother who is incompetent and my brother has power of attorney on her and he does care for her

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 15, 2014

Hello, In addition, if your Mother has the mental capacity, she can either amend the existing power of attorney and make you the agent, or she...

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I deposited 10,000 dollars in ssi checks in my fathers account who was the benefeciary of my grandma's ssi checks

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 15, 2014

Hello, In short, no. Not sure how you were able to deposit SSI checks made out to your Grandmother into your Dad's account? You may be able...

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What happens when there is no power of attorney?

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 15, 2014

Hello, Please note that the power of attorney is only valid while the principal -- the person giving the power -- is still alive. So since...

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Can I legally meet with an Elder Law attorney regarding my mom's estate without my mom present?

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 15, 2014

Hello, Do you have your Mother's Power of Attorney [POA]? If yes, and the POA authorizes you to retain counsel on her behalf that will help. ...

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Hello, I would like to know what the protocol would be for securing guardianship over a parent with dementia

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 15, 2014

Hello, Sorry for the difficulties with your Mother. In addition, to obtaining counsel, you may want to call the Columbus Bar Association to...

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Can a disability be considered a case for support from a deceased domestic partner?

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 15, 2014

Hello, I have attached the link from the state of Nevada that describes Domestic Partnership requirements. In order to be entitled to a share...

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If a majority of trustees is required for action. one trustee demands reasonable compensation can the he be denied by majority

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 15, 2014

Hello, It depends on the terms of the trust, so you should review the trust carefully. If the trust does not address this issue, then you may...

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What can I do to get the paid trustee to answer questions about my trust money she has locked away in a bank and for a year.

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 15, 2014

Hello, You have made a good faith effort to contact the trustee and she has not completed her fiduciary duty to you as the beneficiary and...

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My son changed his beneficiary designation from his wife to me, his mother, and died shortly after. Does wife have a claim?

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 15, 2014

Hello, It depends on how they owned property during their marriage. Maryland is a Maryland is an Equitable Property state. Ownership of...

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I believe the executor of my uncles estate is taking financial advantage of my aunt. What is involved in changing lawyers in Fla

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 14, 2014

Hello, First, you should contact Adult Protective Services [APS] to investigate this matter immediately. I have attached the link to Florida's...

Ivette M Santaella's Answers (6836)

How do I get durable power for my mother who is incompetent and my brother has power of attorney on her and he does care for her

I deposited 10,000 dollars in ssi checks in my fathers account who was the benefeciary of my grandma's ssi checks

What happens when there is no power of attorney?

Can I legally meet with an Elder Law attorney regarding my mom's estate without my mom present?

Hello, I would like to know what the protocol would be for securing guardianship over a parent with dementia

Can a disability be considered a case for support from a deceased domestic partner?

If a majority of trustees is required for action. one trustee demands reasonable compensation can the he be denied by majority

What can I do to get the paid trustee to answer questions about my trust money she has locked away in a bank and for a year.

My son changed his beneficiary designation from his wife to me, his mother, and died shortly after. Does wife have a claim?

I believe the executor of my uncles estate is taking financial advantage of my aunt. What is involved in changing lawyers in Fla