My elderly parents have designated me power of attorney to their estate. What forms do they need to sign to make this ironclad?

To be appointed agent under power of attorney for finance (POAF), a valid POAF must be executed by parents. You are a fiduciary and must be...

What attorney should I hire to get justice for all the victims taken advantage of by my sister? Corrupt Successor Trustee.

Question raises several issues: -trustee breach of fiduciary duty; -financial elder abuse Consult elder law counsel.

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In California can I write my own will and have it notarized to be legal?

No. Simply writing a Will and having it notarized will not make it "legal". In the state of California holographic wills, although permissible,...

I hired an interior design firm to do remodeling in my house. The firm sent me bills and included charges for services that were

Yes. Collection agency may place negative information on your credit report. No Bill does not need to be paid if not correct. You must dispute...

Yes. Ademption by extinction occurs when a testator devises a specific piece of property in his will and the testator no longer owns that property...

In default on private student loans. No ability to pay. What can I do?

Private student loan may be discharged in BK. It is not easy. However, it is possible in the right circumstances. A Bankruptcy Adversary...

California trust

Yes. It is best practice to withhold any distribution until lawsuit is resolved. No. You do not need to ask court to delay distribution until...

Living trust vs pour over will

Pour over will pours over any assets not previously funded into trust at death of your father. If a valid will, the assets go into trust as will...

Should I get a lawyer? Do I even have a case?

Yes. You need to consult counsel. Yes. Appears you have case. If mother not married and she did not designate a beneficiary for CalPERS...

I had a car accident and the car is totaled problem is that its part of my bk chapter 13. my attorney has not gotten back to ins

Information provided states you are represented by counsel. Appears that C13 amendments are required based on post petition accident and loss of...