You have no authority to remove niece from home. Mother has this authority. If facts warrant, you may request assistance from police and Adult...

My father died in 2010. He owns a lot in Fresno California with a mobile , is still in his name. Can we get a title transfer?

Based on information provided, you must file petition for probate. Short form if estate gross value less that $150,000. If property was funded...

Am I liable for any taxes due on interest earned from any estate accts that were not closed after our probate has been closed?

Possibly. Until estate closed and distributions completed, you will have any distributions to you, or attributed to you as income. Actual...

Can my sister in law prevent me from visiting my mother?

Maybe. Review the legal authority granting brother and sister-in-law authority to control visits. If acting within powers granted y, you may wish...

CA bankruptcy. Son and Dad on their residence deed. Son files chapter 7. He is married. 100k exemption to cover 1/2 equity?

Yes. Each JT is entitled to claim entire Homestead amount. BK C7 Trustee may challenge this application. I have battled BK C7 Trustees on this...

Based on information provided and relationships among JT's, remainng JT's will receive basis step up. Caution: do not forget to properly complete...

Selling a family member's burial plot

Properly appointed administrator may sell the burial plot.

California intestate succession determined as follows: Number of shares determined by total number of heirs on first layer of living heirs,...

What happens to a filed Calif abstract of judgement after the death of the debtor.

Recorded Abstract of judgment is a secured debt. Will be paid from sale proceeds in order of priority. Lower priority debts will not be paid...

General POA and Will

Based on facts provided, California is state of domicile. Your estate plan should be completed by California Estate Planning Attorney. POA should...