When cd has both father or mother names on it, father passes away. Father mailed a year prior to child, can child cash cd in?

It's not clear by the explanation whose name is currently on the CD. If you mean that the account is still titled in both your parents' names and...

I am not licensed to practice law in California, but I can attempt to give you some general direction. Upon reviewing California Probate Code...

What percentage is reasonable for a lawyer to ask for when a client dies with no immediate family?

This sounds a lot like a phishing scam. The first thing I would say is do not give the attorney any of your financial information or other...

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Is there a time limit to file for a family allowance? My mom died in Aug '18. I am on SSDI and was my moms dependent.

The statute relevant to your question is A.R.S. 14-2404. This statute indicates that a person entitled to receive a family allowance can only...

What do I do my dad died and my brother has already bank rupted us

I agree with both of the above responses. Also, before meeting with an attorney, it can be helpful for you to take notes about what property your...

If my father left me a house in his trust and my brother lives there can my wife take it in a divorce?

It depends on a number of factors, including how the trust was drafted and what your status is regarding your interest in the house when the...

Can DCFS tell me that I can't appeal a background check decision for placement, and that they wont consider an appeal?

I am not able to answer your question specifically, as DCFS issues fall outside the scope of my practice, but I noticed your question received no...

How can I find out what's in a will

If your mother won't tell you anything, it sounds like there is some strain in the relationship. In such cases, there is a chance your grandmother...

Can I get my deceased father's money out of his bank account?

As explained above, you may be able to use an Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property if the total estate assets were less than $75,000. ...

What do I do when my mother's car title is registered in her name or my name and she passes away?

It would be easiest to talk with an experienced probate attorney on this, but if you want to try it on your own first, here is a link to some...