I heard that you can get valuation for real estate. estate planning purposes from Zillow or a real estate agent.

This is certainly a bigger issue in California than many other states because of the generally higher property values allows for more fluctuation. ...

Our mother has severe dementia. She refused to put her house or anything else in our names (my sister and I)

Agree with my colleague. The severe dementia prevents anything from being done now. Will need guardianship but understand that even being named...

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That is an interesting question and I think that would be fine, although you might be better off calling ABC Charity and asking who acts as...

Are estate planning attorneys responsible for making sure there is no undue influence with there elderly clients?

Unless I am missing something it sounds as though your parents are trying to create a trust which contains special needs trust provisions for you,...

Can I not have to go to independent living facility or a nursing home when I am no longer able to care for myself

Changed to Elder Law to get a more accurate response, other than "go see a lawyer". There are steps you can take, and you will need to visit with...

What is an "intestate beneficiary"

An intestate beneficiary would be someone who is entitled to inherit when a person passes away without a will, usually called an "heir" in other...

Do I need to hire someone as an attorney regarding inheritance in living trust.

It would seem under the trust language you provided that the property passes only upon the completion of the precedent condition, which in this...

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You absolutely can contest a will but their are specific grounds upon which you would do that. One would be some sort of fraud, i.e. Mom was...

Usually in lieu of letters testamentary (not testimony), the bank will accept the order signed by the court after receiving a properly executed...

Nj probate and cant find the will

Regardless of the class of beneficiaries / heirs, you will need to open a probate with or without a will. The expense depends on the particulars...