If mother had capacity and was free of any undue influence, she could appoint neighbor as executor. Facts cited suggest possible challenges to...

How can we fet our mithers remains home

You may file petition to have remains returned to CA in jurisdiction in which mother died. If probate necessary, you may file probate petition in...

Both quit claim and warranty deed effectively transfer title from grantor to grantee. Warranty deed includes six traditional warranties of good...

1. Why did he have me sign a life estate deed when he technically at the time had one? 2. What can I do to get this life estate

Mother's will may be probated. You may petition to probate her will. Some, not all, additional facts needed. Not clear why you believe SF had a...

Will I have to file another lawsuit as the Trust itself in order to maintain legal standing for the deposit?

You may have standing to sue based on following status and principles: -beneficiary of trust; -intended third party beneficiary of deposit paid...

Are amendments valid---?

Irrevocable trusts may be amended as provided in the trust document and probate code. However, absence of proper execution makes the purported...

Is there anything my sister and I can do since the law was not followed?

Agree with outstanding advice of colleagues. Based on facts cited, you and sister may have interest one-half of estate. more information needed. ...

Why would that portion be left out from the waiver form?

I am not aware of removing the language. Direct question to your attorney.

What are my son's rights to custody? He works and I work so we can't take him 50% of the time, at this time.

Son has no rights if he is not found by court to be father. Immediately file petition with court to determine parentage. Filing petition will...

Can I get my house back?

Probably not. You may not be able to undo sale of house to innocent bona fide purchaser. If mother violated duties to follow instructions in the...