My mom has been dead for 5 years. i am her sole heir. i got a check in her name can i sign and deposit it?

You need to get the check re-issued instead of depositing it

What happens if I file chapter 7 the second time? I last files in 2001.

Just answered this one that although your credit will be damaged as before you can repair it by taking certain steps

What happens to my credit rating & for how long if I file chapter 7 the second time? I last filed in 2001

Your credit rating will definitely get dinged but like before you can do the necessary things to bring it back up

Can probate be avoided if a child is on all of the accounts of a parent?

Yes, you usually can avoid probate, but a CA lawyer can let you know if there are any docs that need to be filed just to register the death and...

I have van that is in both my husband and my name he filed a chapter 13 can I file chapter 7 on the van

Mr. Smith gave a great answer. Just read and follow his suggestions

The judgement should have been removed by motion to avoid and check with your atty to make sure this was done

Can anyone create their own revocable trust?

That is absolutely the wrong way to go. also see the other atty answer

Power of Attorney question

You need to take care of this with your mother but the power of atty is only good when she is alive. It would be good if she has time left on...

What is the best way to reverse a power of attorney?

An estate planning atty can help your mother do a new POA but not your father

How do you File/Record a will 'with' or would prefer 'without' probate.

You need for the will to be recorded with probate.