As my colleagues state, the power of attorney terminates upon the death of your relative therefore it is as though it never existed. If there is...

In a court confirmed probate sale can an interested buyer send his realtor to bid on the property or do they both have to go?

As my colleagues state, it is always better for the buyer to be present, however, if you trust the agent with the cashier’s check and provide a...

If an accident in NY claimed life of my Friend who lived & his estate is set up in CA. Where 2 get court approval 4 settlement?

This is a tricky part of probate. If the Decedent was living in California at the time of death (even if they died elsewhere) then a probate is...

CAN A PERSON FORCE PROBATE WHEN THERE IS STILL ANOTHER OWNER OF A PROPERTY. THIS PERSON WANTS TO FORCE PROBATE.

If the property is held as tenants in common then the only way to transfer the property out of the name of the Decedent is by probate. There is no...

Google the term DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA PROBATE CODE SECTIONS 13100-13115 and several examples appear. It has been my experience that...

Do I need a bank law attorney or a real estate attorney? Or both?

The banks are so finicky these days about talking to anyone other than the borrower. It is a shame that he did not authorize you on the account as...

Yes it is illeggal to pose as an agent if you are not. All agents are required to be sponsored by a broker. You best be is to seek the assistance...

I agree with my colleagues that you really need to collect all of the information, documents and statements related to each the trust and the will...

Can a lawyer force you to bring investments from another country even though it goes through its own probate process?

If the assets are in a foreign country then the California probate court has no jurisdiction over the assets. It is usually called ancillary...

My colleagues are correct that the Will is not actually lodged with the Court. In practice once you “Authenticate the Will” which in layman’s...