Do I , as the petitioner, need to attend the Hearing of Determination of Succession Real Property?

Yes. You and your attorney should prepare for and attend the hearing. Before hearing, check probate notes and clear them. This is not a DIY...

How do you go about proving an elderly person is not capable of living alone unassisted?

Facts indicate girlfriend may be legally incapacitated and no longer capable of living in home without assistance. Possible ways of proving...

Breach of confidentiality by caregiver in home .can i sue ?

Yes. You have right to privacy. Consider termination caregiver and replacing with person who respects your privacy.

Who has control over my father's health and finances when he passes? My mother or his new wife.

Notarization not required for validity of will in California. Valid execution and witnesses are required. If will not revoked, it will control...

Now that its been 8 years since the salvation army has been notified. Can they now come make a claim to the estate?

If decedent did not make the intended changes to the trust, the written terms control. Yes. Salvation Army may claim the estate. I am surprised...

Can an executor of a living trust "give back" the gift of a residential property to the estate after the fact?

Ability to give back the property depends on status of administration of the trust and whether property has been transferred to you. If property...

Maybe. Ability to transfer home from irrevocable trust to appointed guardian depends on terms of trust and orders appointing guardian. Usually,...

What are the chances I can get custody of my children?

Chances of being granted custody depend on many facts not provided. Ultimately court will decide based on best interest of children based on all...

Can my husband take the battery out of the vehicle?

Yes. If vehicle purchased with community property funds, it is community property. Both of you own the vehicle. either of you may take the...

Thought it was taken care of through bankruptcy.

If debt was discharged in your BK, the debt collector is violating federal and state fair debt collections procedures acts. Tell creditor to stop...