Can a will be changed ( POA over each other ) after the spouse dies?

Once a person dies, the power of attorney is no longer valid. As a result, the POA cannot be used to change the will. That's the rule in...

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'when the judge is considering granting the petition for probate, whether to require a bond is part of the judge's job. One additional factor in...

Is there a statute of limitations on federal taxes?

Once the tax has been assessed, the IRS has 3 years to collect it. If the tax was never assessed (because the tax return was never filed, for...

My father recently died. He has a will. The executor has declined. Now what do I do?

A Will often provides the names of those who are nominated to serve as successor executors when someone declines to serve. If no one else is...

My dying stepfather has in his Will that I can purchase the house at the price that is owed on the house. What do I need to do?

The provision of the Will you referenced is not effective while your step-father is alive. Once he passes away, contact the executor named in the...

Is it possible for an attorney to go on with probate proceedings without the signature or presence of all involved parties

You are correct about refusing to sign documents about which you have not yet received an attorney's input. However, you probably should become...

My uncle is trying to railroad me in the distribution of my grandfather's estate. I can't afford an attorney, what CAN I do?

Try calling the local bar association in Sacramento. It can probably refer you to an attorney to suit your situation. There may also be...

Previously, I filed Probate Petition. I just found the will. what now?

File the Will along with a Supplement to your petition. Call your attorney for help. I hope this helps. Please remember to designate a...

What proof does IRS require to show the $130,000.00 I inherited from my Mom as a beneficiary on CD's etc. won't be taxed.

I am not clear why the IRS would tax property you inherited. There doesn't seem to be an estate tax due and unless you make a profit in excess of...

In California, the court oversees carrying out the terms of the Will during the probate process. If the executor is not following the Will, anyone...