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How do I go about getting guardianship or custody of my grandson while his parents are incarcerated

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 02, 2014

Hello, I have attached a link that describes the process to obtain guardianship of your grandson in Missouri. The top of the page says Senior...

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How can I find an attorney in Cordova, TN who will help me file for conservatorship using only my mom and stepdads assets?

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 02, 2014

Hello, Please note that you will need to be appointed conservator of your Mom in order to assist her. For help with this complicated process,...

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Granddaughter living with me for 4 months, kinship guardian papers filed in the court. mother has given consent. father is not.

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 02, 2014

Hello, The court will make its decision based on the best interests of your grandchild. It is commendable that you want to care for your...

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Kinship guardian of grandchild

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 02, 2014

Hello, I have attached a link that explains kinship guardian laws in New Mexico. If you are anticipating filing for guardianship of your...

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Can my daughter give me guardianship of her children without going thru the court system?

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 02, 2014

Hello, Yes, you will need to get legal guardianship of your grandchildren. I have attached a link from Georgia Legal Aid that explains the...

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My father died in Florida in early Feb. How can I secure his belongings. I live in Kansas.

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 02, 2014

Hello, Sorry for the loss of your Dad. It appears that your Dad did not have a will? so he died intestate in the state of Florida. As...

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Am I financially responsible for my parent if he dies?

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

Hello, I did some general research on this topic for the state of New Hampshire and was surprised to learn that there is potential liability...

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Legal rights to deceased brothers minors & social security, if I am executor+assigned-Guardian in his Last Will & Testament?

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

Hello, Sorry for your difficulties. You state that the attorney hired by the Mother advised you if the children stay with you then you would...

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My Mother died April 2013 and my brother (who is addicted to drugs) was named as executor has refused to settle the estate

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

Hello, Please note that if your Mother had a trust, then your brother is the trustee and there is no need to go through probate. If it is a...

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Brother died from MS. He had general POA with sister. I can't get run report now. He died 2 months ago.

Ivette's answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

Hello, Sorry for the loss of your brother. Please note that your brother's POA terminated at the time of his passing. What you are asking...

Ivette M Santaella's Answers (6836)

How do I go about getting guardianship or custody of my grandson while his parents are incarcerated

How can I find an attorney in Cordova, TN who will help me file for conservatorship using only my mom and stepdads assets?

Granddaughter living with me for 4 months, kinship guardian papers filed in the court. mother has given consent. father is not.

Kinship guardian of grandchild

Can my daughter give me guardianship of her children without going thru the court system?

My father died in Florida in early Feb. How can I secure his belongings. I live in Kansas.

Am I financially responsible for my parent if he dies?

Legal rights to deceased brothers minors & social security, if I am executor+assigned-Guardian in his Last Will & Testament?

My Mother died April 2013 and my brother (who is addicted to drugs) was named as executor has refused to settle the estate

Brother died from MS. He had general POA with sister. I can't get run report now. He died 2 months ago.