What are the steps i need to take in order to buy a home from a women who's mother died and had no will.

The woman will need to file some type of probate to transfer the ownership of the house from her mom's estate to the heirs, and then the heirs can...

Does guardian ad liam over ride a medical and mental power of atterney for elderly

A guardianship and conservatorship will override power of attorney documents. However, if you have POAs, then you should make this known to the...

Trying to keep my home from probate when I die, how?

A beneficiary deed will keep the house from going through probate. It will help to prevent others from trying to take it, but there is no surefire...

Does out Living Trust need changes since we moved from California to Arizona?

Strictly speaking, probably not, although I would recommend that you consult with an AZ attorney to review the trust and other estate planning...

My sister is executor on our parents trust. am I entitled to know details of my portion total amount?

You are probably entitled to know information about your portion and sufficient to know if you are receiving the correct amount.

What are financial implications of adding a friend as a Joint Tenancy with Right Of Survivorship on a house I bought in 2004 ?

Based on the information provided, you may want to look into a beneficiary deed rather than adding a joint owner. Beneficiary deeds transfer...

Are we able to get my mom's house back?

This would depend greatly on the facts of the case and your mom's condition. However, from the facts presented, it would be very difficult to undo...

Can a probate be dismissed if I found the existence of a trust I didn’t know about that doesn’t list me on it?

You can file a petition to terminate a probate if you discover estate planning documents that would change the disposition. You should try to...

If there is no will, then an adopted child is treated the same as other children. However, a will can be change this and can exclude an adult,...

Legal guardianship over elderly parents with mental health issues?

You could seek guardianship for your mother as well. As for when they pass, if they do not have wills, then their estates will pass by the...