Am I head of household? Can I get SNAP benefits?

Maybe. HOH status for tax purposes requires following. 1. You are unmarried or considered unmarried on the last day of the year. 2. You paid...

How can someone find out how much a mediation settlement was for on a case for wrongful termination?

Depends. If mediation settlement is confidential, you have no easy way to discover this. If information discoverable and necessary to another...

How do I get the legal right to handle my deceased husband's debts?

Depends on character of property and size of estate. Consider: -Life insurance proceeds must be delivered to you upon presenting proof of death...

Judgment lien in ca. 2 brothers are listed as judgment creditors on lien. 1 brother passed away. Does widow now own his share?

Maybe. Depends on several facts not stated. Factors that may affect who is entitled to decedents' interest in judgment lien: -H estate plan and...

Calif Trust /real estate.

Yes. You may bring this to attention of court and request order that trustee sell home rather than allow foreclosure. Trustee must act in best...

How can I obtain information regarding the amount of money my estranged husband recently inherited?

If Trusts are under court supervision or an accounting ordered, you may review pleadings in the matter. Pleadings are public record. If not under...

Yes. It is legal for Trustee to withhold distribution in this case. Reason for requiring all beneficiaries to either waive accounting or obtain...

Yes. You may file contempt petition in FL court if H has not complied with order to pay equalization payment and divide 401(k). Review the...

Question regarding marriage and debt indemnity.

Interesting crossover issues in family law, bankruptcy and creditor rights. No. No protection against creditor. Creditor not bound by...

Do I need to file for probate and go through the whole process or is there some other procedure so I can deal with lender?

Maybe. Need for probate depends on facts not clear from your question. There may be an easier process. If H deeded to mother before he died,...