What can I do as it seems that the term Power of Attorney means nothing in the state of California.

Without reviewing the POA, I cannot asses validity or your authority. If POA valid and you are acting within authority given to you, the doctor...

Can someone receive a check "gift" from my deceased relative's brother's account and assume it's related to our g'mas estate ?

Impossible to fully answer question based on limited information provided. Among other items I need to know to opine further: -how was GM account...

How do I demand my mothers property from the executor of my grandmothers estate?

If you are named beneficiary, you have right to the will. Any person with copy of will required to lodge will with probate court within 30 days of...

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Can my cousin sue me for china I received at my grandmother's death in 2002. Beneficiaries were her mom and my dad.

Information provided supports argument the china was a gift to you. Cousin likely bluffing. I recommending you wait until contacted by her...

How do I properly file a challenge to the amount paid to me as executor under the Texas Estates Code.

Excellent responses from colleagues. Compensation governed by Texas statutes. If you wish to object, you may file written objections in probate...

If the LLC files for bankruptcy, Can the beneficiaries of the estate be held liable for debts not completely covered?

Question is crossover between LLC, probate and estate administration. Lack of specific information and statement "a lot of it shifty" make it...

How do I get the will or file it ?

Duplicate question. See my previous answer. Some observations: -California law requires anyone in possession to lodge it with probate court...

Should I file a complaint with surrogate or civil court to recover missing estate assets? Do I need a lawyer to do so?

Voluntary administrators required to account for activities. You may need to obtain court order compelling voluntary administrator to...

Can my uncle legally refuse to provide beneficiaries copy of will and sell house ? Do all wills have to be filed with court?

No. Uncle cannot refuse to provide copy of will to beneficiaries. Yes. Uncle required to lodge will with probate court in county in which family...

How can I break away from my mother guardianship.

Appears mother is both appointed guardian and representative payee for your SS benefits. Termination of guardianship and representative payee...