Yes a disinherited child will need to be provided with proper formal notice of a parent’s death pursuant to the California Probate Code. You...

As you mentioned, I would strongly recommend that your parents each execute a Durable Power of Attorney for Finances as well as an Advance...

How do I help my aunt with her everyday life when she only has a springing power of attorney?

In regards to your question about the Springing Power of Attorney, I would request a written doctor’s declaration stating that your aunt either has...

Can my aunt evoke the POA if my grandfather is not incapacitated?

If you are correct in your understanding that the Durable POA only grants authority to his agent upon his incapacity, the POA should also state the...

If I’ve been on medical now for 26 yrs n food stamps n my mother dies n I inherited $750,000, will the gov take my money?

In terms of potential Medi-Cal estate recovery (reimbursement for expenses paid by Medi-Cal), Medi-Cal may only seek recovery against your estate...