No. Any relative cannot open safe deposit box of decedent. No. Attorney does not need to be present. However, authority to open the safe...

My dad just passed away and my siblings are in control of his estate. do I being his son have any legal right to his estate?

Maybe. If there is a Will and you are a beneficiary, you are entitled to receive the bequest. If no Will, estate will go by intestate...

Court gave a 80 year old 45 days to vacate - after plaintif alledged the defendant was a guest vs spouse.

Estate of person that dies without will, trust or other valid estate plan will be passed on by intestate succession. Probate may be...

Court gave a 80 year old 45 days to vacate - after plaintif alledged the defendant was a guest vs spouse.

Estate of person that dies without will, trust or other valid estate plan will be passed on by intestate succession. Probate may be...

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Should I fire my probate lawyer for not providing correspondence to me since July 2013?

Contact your attorney and request status. Probate cases often take long time to resolve. If not pleased with response from your attorney, you may...

My ex husban was beneficiary probate and he died. Has a sister. owes back pay child support. Who will get his inheraten

Yes. If H interest vested before he died, he has claim against estate. Yes. Child support arrears will be paid from his inheritance if...

Do i need a probate lawyer?

Yes. You would benefit from consultation with probate counsel to determine and protect your rights. Key issues: -size of estate -nature of...

In a seniors mobilehome park in california, can they charge a fee for a family member to be there that is providing health care

Maybe. Right of mobile home park to charge fee for additional resident depends on several factor not stated: -mobile home park contract -nature...

My husband just went into a memory care home, he has alzheimers,what type of lawyer do I need to protect my house from him?

Some issues you need to address: -capacity of H to change his estate plan at this time -your rights under existing estate plan -steps you can...

May be easier to complete administration of estate rather than resign. You must petition to resign. Court has discretion to allow resignation. ...