Questions answered by Caitlin Elizabeth Ross

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Can a husband with full power of attorney for wife give power of attorney to daughter to sell home?

Caitlin's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

The answer really depends on how the power of attorney was drafted. Your best bet is to go back to the attorney who drafted this POA and ask that...

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Im named my parents dpoa agent do i have to show their financial paperwork to family members or anybody else

Caitlin's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

The answer really depends on whether your step brother has actually sued you. If so, then you will have a discovery process where he will request...

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Can i revoke my signature on a stipulation to a temporary conservatorship

Caitlin's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

Has the stipulation been entered into an Order with the Court? If so, then you will need to file a motion to vacate the stipulation and order. If...

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Estate Law. In California, how many witnesses are required to validate a Testators signature on a will ?

Caitlin's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

In California, if you have a typed will, then you need two disinterested witnesses to witness the testator signing the will. California also allows...

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Estate Assets

Caitlin's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

Does your mother have capacity? Does she have any existing estate planning documents? Who is on the title on the two or three homes she owns? If...

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If I die before my wife, what happens to the wishes stated in my will?

Caitlin's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

The answer depends on the circumstances. Are you a blended family? Is the fishing boat separate property or community property? I find that the...

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Mother (82)has short term memory and her husband (89) has dementia. Can children of mother get POA?

Caitlin's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

I think the first thing you need to do is determine if your mother and step-father have capacity. If they don't then you will need to go through...

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I want to change the executor of my living trust from one son to the other. Is there a form available to do this?

Caitlin's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

There may some "forms" that you can find on the internet, but you would be better off meeting with the attorney who drafted your trust (or another...

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Is the debt on HELOC a community debt upon death of spouse?

Caitlin's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

I think the answer depends on who is the recorded owner on the home and who is recorded on the HELOC deed of trust. Assuming that both spouses are...

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What happens if a state gains jurisdiction over a special needs trust

Caitlin's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

I also recommend that you contact the attorney who drafted the trust. Typically, a court will have jurisdiction over a trust where the trust is...

Caitlin Elizabeth Ross's Answers (129)

Can a husband with full power of attorney for wife give power of attorney to daughter to sell home?

Im named my parents dpoa agent do i have to show their financial paperwork to family members or anybody else

Can i revoke my signature on a stipulation to a temporary conservatorship

Estate Law. In California, how many witnesses are required to validate a Testators signature on a will ?

Estate Assets

If I die before my wife, what happens to the wishes stated in my will?

Mother (82)has short term memory and her husband (89) has dementia. Can children of mother get POA?

I want to change the executor of my living trust from one son to the other. Is there a form available to do this?

Is the debt on HELOC a community debt upon death of spouse?

What happens if a state gains jurisdiction over a special needs trust