Do I qualify for prop 13?

The transfer of a property from a parent to child can qualify for an exclusion from property value reassessment. Thus, the transfer from your...

Why does a judge schedule a matter for long cause? Is it so they can further review the matter before making a decision?

The court will schedule a matter for "long cause" when it is expected that the hearing, including presentation of evidence and testimony will take...

How is an updated Report & Petition for Final Distribution (in probate court) supposed to be Titled?

Attorney Benton is correct about the title of the petition. Your focus should be on the content of the petition and raising objections, if...

My colleagues have provided sound advice. Have you seen your father's will? Do you believe your PA brother is an appropriate person to...

I am a creditor in a probate matter. I was served with Petition for Instructions 15 days prior to the hearing.

The statutory deadline is "at or before" the hearing. If you are going to file before, try to be sure that the clerk has the objection at least 3...

As the trustee you are not permitted to self-deal. However, there is no rule that says you are prohibited from listing the homes. At the same...

The answer to whether you should mail the letter depends on several variables you did not provide. The Trustee has an obligation to vested...

Could I say that the guardianship is getting in the way of the childs education, because the guardian wont enroll her til shes 5

You did not share who the guardian is or why that party was given guardianship over you. Regardless, the child's legal guardian can make the...

For 5 years I have helped a lady with memory loss. Now her son wants control of her finances and house. Can he do this?

If APS showed up out of the blue, then it is likely that the son may have alleged that you are in some way taking advantage of his mother. It is...

Will my mother's gift to my brother's Special Needs Trust be considered "Exempted Assets" under Medi-Cal for long-term care?

I agree with Attorney Bergman. For situations such as the one you have described, a qualified elderlaw attorney should be able to help provide the...