Elder Law Question about In Home Support Services in California.

Just have your parents transfer the house to you NOW. This will avoid the Medi-Cal recovery after their death. - No cost You can also go to...

How to estimate the value of an estate

I would list her brother's estate name and case number with "unknown". The basic bond is $6,000.00 and costs about $100.00 per year. That will...

How to review a layer and qualifications before hiring for living trust?

Hand Holding & Availability. The most important qualifications should be how he/she relates to you and how available he/she is to answer your...

How does Probate in CA deal with possible Heirs(with issues) who die before and/or after decedent.

Absolutely. You may petition to be appointed Personal Rep in John's sister's probate. The reason for the second probate is that when John died,...

Am I entitled to a copy of a trusts accountings?

I practice in CA. In CA the terms of the Trust specific who is entitled to an accounting and when. Under CA law, a beneficiary is not usually...

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What do we need to prove that my deceased brother was defrauded out of his share of the family farm before he passed?

You have an uphill battle. First, why did your wait so long? Fraud/Undue Influence have a statute of limitations. Second, IF you can overcome...

I practice law in CA. An executor of a will in CA has NO AUTHORITY until the probate is opened and the executor is appointed and Letters are...

I practice in CA. In CA, I would recommend that your mother sign the self form with two witnesses or a notary confirming that she was competent. ...

Am I a beneficiary of a trust?

I am licensed in CA. Trust laws are state specific. You need to ask a local attorney if SC trust laws allow beneficiaries to have a copy of the...

How do I get a copy of our family trust when sibling refuses sister to read it or have copy of it?

Immediately hire a local Trust attorney. If you are a beneficiary of your mother's Trust, you have rights. I am concerned about the Reverse...