My daughter took care of an elderly uncle for several years.

I agree with attorney Shultz. Your daughter may need to defend against a claim from the children, so she should talk to a probate attorney now. ...

Our mother `s will states divided in thirds. She made our younger sister the representative . She is doing nothing to sell

You are at a distinct disadvantage in that you are not on location and do not have counsel. I recommend that you hire your own counsel in the...

How do I handle this situation of my grandmother (also my legal guardian) passing?

You or your mother may have an interest in the house. It does not appear that your aunt had authority to change the locks, and definitely is not...

Is there a time stipulation on filing a claim on a inherited annuity?

The annuity becomes part of your husnand's estate so you should fill out the paperwork as soon as possible and if you haven't opened probate yet...

I'm the executor of my mothers estate. we sold her house.

No, it's not a gift. It's an inheritance. It has to come from the decedent's estate and not from you directly.

I have added "tax" to the practice areas, so you can get more responses in the area.

My ex husband wants to go from army reserves back to active duty and wants full custody of my daughter. Can he take her from me?

Probably not. If your ex husband is on active duty, he is not available to parent full time. He would also have to convince the court that...

Do I need to send divorce papers with my return address?

You have to try to get him served in person and if the process server is unable to do so, you can request alternate methods of service from the court.

I have had my mother pass and my sister was named to be "guardian of the will", its been years since her passing and now...

You want to consult with a probate attorney as soon as possible. It appears that your sister is taking advantage of you and not fulfilling her...

Can an alleged will notarized by a relative who is named in will and notary both as witnesses be valid in CA?

I don't quite understand the scheme of distribution, but in general, a witness cannot be a beneficiary under a will and a notary, who is notarizing...