Can I sign over life insurance benefit that was left to me when my mother passed before the company processes the claim or check

Yes. You may disclaim the life insurance benefit. However, if a contingent beneficiary was selected, the contingent beneficiary will receive the...

Trust can be done by husband or wife separately or it should be done together. If separately, can keep privaately?

Maybe. There are good reasons to execute a joint trust and equally good reasons for executing separate trusts. Depends on your situation. one...

What additional forms do I have to file when I submit my Accounting for Probate besides Notice-Proposed Action?

No. LASC is now scanning all documents. Binder will not be accepted. Check local rules. Maybe. Caption may be correct, depending on what you...

How long can someone wait before he can take his/her inheritance?

Yes. May be possible to inherit at this time. Depends on status of estate and administration done to date. Consult probate counsel to fully...

No. Agent under POA and Executor do not have authority to change another person's Will. Agent authority under POA expires at death of...

Is it possible to find out who was my uncle's lawyer & his Will before his death ,He lived in Ca ....

Yes. Several actions you can take: -You may check court records to determine if Will has been admitted to probate. -You may also check with...

Is there a California Law on irrevocable trust that says the trust must be settled by the executor within a years time .

There is no hard and fast time limit during which trust must be settled. Trustee must act reasonably, diligently and with fairness to all...

Does a durable pwr. of att. have the pwr. to sign the resignation of trustee form when the trustee is med & mentally incapable?

Carefully review both POAF and Trust document. Terms of Trust will define process of appointing successor trustee. If currently acting trustee...

Will I inherit my mothers business debt if she has a will?

No. You will not inherit mother's business debt. However, debt will be part of her estate and must be paid from her assets as part of settling...

My elderly mother lives in CA and may enter a nursing home soon. She has Medicare.Does the state attach her house to pay costs?

Medicare will only pay for limited time and selected benefits. Assistance based on need. Medicare does not seek reimbursement after death. Your...