I agree with Attorneys Tolin and Frederick. You will first wish to advise your potential buyer of your status and ask the buyer exactly how...

How do I avoid filing a bond for a Testamentary Trust in the below scenario:

Please review the will. In many cases, the will excuses bond. Good luck to you.

My aunt recently got power of attorney over my 92 yo grandfather. She will not allow other family members to speak with him.

I'm sorry that you are faced with this situation. If your aunt is holding both power of attorney and health care proxy, then many institutions...

I agree with Attorney Ashman. One further point: make sure all third parties with which you have done business (banks, brokerage firms, etc.)...

Dad died without a will. my oldest sister whom i only known for 3 years is the power of attorney .

I agree with Attorneys Clausen and Shultz. A power of attorney dies with the person who created it. The heirs of your father, as determined by...

Mother passed away May 2012 and my step-father passed away June 2013 without a will. Do I have legal right to handle the estate?

Since there was no will, you can petition to become the administrator of your step-father's estate. However, it is highly likely that the court...

I am having trouble communicating with my attorney. How can I gain access to my file without getting it from him?

I agree with Attorneys Rothstein and Shultz. Given these circumstances, I think it is best if you retain a new lawyer and ask him or her to...

What are the Statutes of Limitations for a Will & Trust after someone has passed away? There are a lot more issues

I'm sorry for your situation, but this is the kind of question which is not really suitable for a forum such as this. You need to sit down with...

My sister informed the family that she has power of attorney. How do we find out if this is in fact true? which type also?

Your mother, if mentally competent, should be meeting with an experienced California estate planning attorney who can prepare a power of attorney,...

In CA, do we also need a notary if we have two witnesses to a will?

Attorney Shultz has provided you with very good information. I sincerely hope, however, that the will was prepared by an attorney. If not, once...