When both your father and his wife (your stepmother) have passed away, the disposition of the property they jointly owned depends on several...

If your stepmom has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia and is being pressured into selling her house, there are several steps you can take to...

If you are already the trustee and 100% beneficiary of your mom’s revocable living trust, obtaining a power of attorney (POA) can still be...

You can petition the court to restrict your younger children's access to their inheritance if you believe it is in their best interest to have the...

Borrowing money against your inheritance to hire an attorney for a will contest is a significant decision. Whether you can request the court to...

Deciding between Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and debt consolidation depends on your specific financial situation, your goals, and...

In the context of an owner-occupied condominium held by a trustee in Los Angeles, CA, the taxpayer for property tax purposes is generally the...

I'm sorry to hear about your mother's passing and the situation you’re facing. Signing a "waiver of bond by heir or beneficiary" can have important...

In California, the Judicial Council has the authority to adopt emergency rules that can impact procedural timelines in civil cases. The extension...

I'm sorry to hear about your brother's passing. When a will cannot be located, it can create complications in administering the estate. Here are...