The notarization has nothing to do with the validity of the contents of the document. It is basically just stating that the signer proved to the...

I live with my boyfriend in his home. What would my rights be if he were to die before we wed.

You have no spousal rights if you are not married, as California does not have a common law marriage statute in effect. Does your boyfriend own...

I absolutely agree with the others who advised you to speak with an attorney first. When dealing with a touchy sibling, it's better to get some...

My husband is a not a US citizen, but I am. If I die what happens to our children and our estate if we don't have a will?

I agree with the attorney above, you should definitely talk with an estate planning attorney and not leave your property, your spouse, and your...

LIVING TRUST

I would definitely have an attorney review the trust for you to make any necessary changes needed by law, or in case you want some things changed...

Living Trust and Will

I agree with the above attorney's answer. The pour-over will is just a safety net for assets that may have slipped through the cracks. Even if...

My half brother died in 2005 he left everything in a trust to pay for his wife's medical care , anything that is left is to be

Homesteading only protects up to a certain amount, as defined by law, in the equity of the home and generally is there to protect a person from...

The first thing I would suggest doing is update your estate plan. Make sure all of your non-probate assets are up to date with new beneficiaries...

My sister as POA of my mother. My mother wants me to have copies of this, plus the medical directive, and the will.

It would make more sense if you had your mother call the attorney to request copies, if at all possible, since he/she drafted the document for your...

Brother sold his home & sent me a cashiers check for approx $65k to use for the support of my nephew & whatever brother needs.

The short answer is that you should have your brother who sent you the check have a trust drafted, naming himself and his son (I am assuming the...

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