Appreciate clarification for the statement & being informed the Atty & PR are required to keep legal heirs in Probate informed.

Coincidentally, I am handling a very similar situation as attorney for the PR, who is less than inclined to communicate with estate beneficiaries. ...

What can I do about a seriously flawed home appraisal? Sue?

The appraiser is not an agent of you, but of the mortgage company. You have no rights to sue. Let the mortgage company know the flaws here, in...

Landlord tenant issue. What are my mother's rights as the owner of her home?

If your mother continues to have possessory rights, she can enter the home. But the other family members' rights should not be messed with. ...

What is it called when a trustee of a trust knowingly and falsely accuses a beneficiary of pressuring the trustor to gain more

It is called "family rivalry", in addition to greed. The trustee has a fiduciary duty to administer properly. If there is an issue of...

Removing a quit claim deed filed by someone who didn't own the house and now deceased.

This position by a title company is strange. If your mother had NO interest, the deed execution is ineffective. Have you sought to retain a new...

It is ultimately the client's decision to settle. The attorney is merely the agent for the client.

How can I purchase real property from the beneficiary of an estate in California

First, get your OWN attorney who will see to it that this is all done properly. As others noted, first the property needs to be deeded out to the...

I received a summons today for my fathers estate

I agree with Mr. Clapper. You can also phone the attorney or mortgage company rep who is connected to the subpoena and find out the detail. It...

Can respondent sign a stipulation without his attorney?

The reason an attorney for your husband is involved is so he can't later say "I didn't know what I was signing"!!!! Yes, you can provide your...

How do you set up a trust in a will?

There is a testamentary trust to be provided when the will is probated, after your death. But there is also a revocable living trust instrument...