How to distribute US bank account if deceased person and all the heirs are overseas, provided NO decision was made re US res?

Another possibility is something called 'ancillary probate'. If a person dies in one jurisdiction but has property in another sometimes it is...

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If my mother married my stepfather and I took care of them and and they both passed before the settlement can l inherit

A key fact you leave out is the order of the deaths. Even if there were no will, if your stepfather died before your mother, she might have...

How can I go about using a restraining order?

If I understand correctly, the restraining order is against your cousin. The letter was from your Aunt. Unless the order is against your AUNT there...

What do I do when my mother didn't sign a quick claim deed and my siblings don't want the house and I been paying taxes.

I concur with the other answers, and you most certainly SHOULD consult with a local probate attorney, but when you do you should be careful to...

If you die do your parents get to have your stuff if you are under 18 and have a will

Yes. You need to be a legal adult in order to make an effective will. However joint ownership will also allow for passing property such as cars...

Do I have a winning lawsuit against Chevron Gas Station?

I agree there is no general liability for criminal acts of third parties, and further appreciate your subsequent health issues are NOT easily...

How can I take care of my father's finances?

If your father is incapacitated and unable to understand what he is signing, the only option left if you do not already have a financial power of...

This sounds more like a trust than a PoA. I agree with the other attorney but would STRONGLY urge you to consult with a local estate planning...

How do I get my brother, the executor of my mothers estate to complete the inventory of valuables and store a secure location?

Yes to the other answers, but you don't say how long this has been going on. Less than a month? 6 months? A year? Whether or not this is a problem...

I down loaded a form called California General Durable power of Attorney for my brother who is old and not in good health.

Without SEEING the form it is impossible to answer your question directly, but your brother may well need MORE than this form does to really handle...