I agreed to take care of this lady as she was passing away a replacement of hospice as a live-in. The agreement from the family

You may have a claim for what lawyers call "quantum meruit" This is a claim for services rendered where the contract cannot be proven or is...

Property owned in AZ, but deceased lived in Maine, probate opened in Maine, what next?

There is a process in Arizona called a Certificate of Authority for exactly this situation. You will need to have a certified copy of the Letters...

Arizona does not recognize Lady Bird deeds. I question the use of a quit claim deed into a trust. Also why would you need a lady bird deed when you...

What rights does a surviving spouse in Az have if a spousal disclaimer on a house was signed?

When it come to probate the rules are different than a divorce. In a divorce the husband would probably not be entitled to the house. However in...

Can my mom change her power of attorney if she was diagnosed with mild dementia?

You should also consider a consultation with an elder law attorney. If he is engaged in legitimate actions for her then he is within the authority...

If there is no bene on bank saving's account, but the will spells out who receives it, does will have to be probated?

It may depend on how much was in the account and who her descendants are. If the total value of all the personal property owned by the decedent at...

My Father has passed away there is a will that states the home is left to the 3 siblings. One child is on Deed with my Father?

This is the unfortunate result of very poor planning. The main question is how the deed is titled. If your sister is on the deed as a joint owner...

Are you certain that your trusts are irrevocable? Even with an irrevocable trust, they are sometimes created as "grantor" trusts which will affect...

How do I know if I'm a beneficiary of my father's living trust?my brother is executer but says I'm not in the trust

If the trust was created in California it is likely that California law applies. California has adopted or has similar laws to the Uniform Trust...

I agree with counsel that Arizona recognized "holographic" wills. That means they are signed by the person and the substantive portions must also...