Father died in 2009 in CA leaving oil/mineral rights in CO. Without Will 1/2 goes to his wife (my stepmother) and 1/2 to me.

I am sorry but your father's estate planning is now irrelevant. Your step-mother can do whatever she wishes with her portion of the inheritance. If...

Since your grandmother did not take care of this, there is relatively little that you can do. Your best bet would be to have him declared...

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I agree with my colleagues and particularly Attorney Zelinger. You should not attempt to handle your own estate planning. Do it yourself estate...

Spouse died over 12 yrs ago can law office sue widow not named on acct?

I agree with my colleagues. I would simply add that I do not think that the widow can cancel or negate the debt that SHE has run up. Any debt that...

Can I claim an inheritance money from my biological father who died last November 18, 2012 although he did not acknowledged me?

I agree with my colleagues. As you can see, there are many additional questions which need answers before anyone can give you a definitive answer....

What legal recourse do I have with a live in caregiver that I want to let go for emotional duress?

There are a few different issues, here, including contract law and landlord tenant issues. I believe you should invest in an hour or two of...

I received a letter in the mail from out county probate court and i need help understanding it.

I agree with Mr. Dupler. Any time that your home is potentially at stake, you need to take the situation seriously, and that means consulting with...

How detailed must a trust be? My wife is a beneficiary to her dads trust along with a sister (trustee) and brother. Wife was l

Very interesting question. All estate planning is designed to further the intentions of the planner. Under the circumstances, I think you have a...

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Executor removed contents of property which I wanted as an heir in equal parts.

The executor has the right to possess and secure the estate assets. HE is in charge of these items, unless the Will specifically directs them to...

My daughter's father died in February. He owned a Disney timeshare. My daughter is the only heir and has contacted lawyers who

I agree with my colleagues. I would suggest that you contact Disney, however, and see if there is a simpler way of handling this. Disney timeshares...