How will I know (after my father passes away) when the reading of the will is?

The idea of "reading the Will" harkens back to the day when such documents were hand written and the lawyer might have been the only one in town...

My 82 year old mother moved in and wants to pay $ 300 . 00 in rent . 1 ) Does this help qualify her for Mei - Cal ?

Paying you rent at the fair market rate helps in qualifying your mother for Medicaid/MediCal because it reduces her assets. Charging for other...

Is it legal for my fathers wife whom name herself executor of his property.

We frequently encounter persons who claim to be the executor because of their relationship with the deceased or because they have been nominated...

My father is in an assisted living facility. He could not take care of himself. At the time I was working full time and couldn't

Your father has a right to live in the least restrictive environment. As long as he can be kept safe, that may be with you. The other attornys are...

What can I do with my father's property after he has moved into a senior care facility for dementia and term. cancer?

Since your father has terminal cancer and is in the nursing home you should consider hospice care. Taking the necessary steps to qualify him for...

How long do you wait to repossess a horse that the buyer has failed to make a payment on?

The practice area under which you posted this question is Bankruptcy, but the facts don't indicate that as an issue. I have changed the listed area...

Do I need a lawyer for a "letter of testamentary"

As the others have stated, you can probably get by with a short form administration, but you will need to see a probate attorney. It shouldn't cost...

Can I buy house left to 5 siblings in mother's will, and avoid probating the will if everyone agrees that I can buy it?

The Will in and of itself is not enough to get the job done. Someone is going to have to sign the deed transferring title to the house to you, and...

What can my family do to be in charge of the Estate, . no will is found for my father who died April, 2012.

It really isn't up to your sister to decide who will be in charge. That is something the court decides. You should contact a local probate...

My dad has had bruises on him , on 2 occasions and a cut on his leg , is this abuse ? and financial abuse ?

You describe what may well be a financially abusive or exploitive situation. Even if your siblings have your father's power of attorney (which you...

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