Have lived and taken care of elderly friend for over five years who added me to title on house 3 yrs ago. She's in nursing home.

There are a number of ways to avoid Medi-Cal recovery. If the home is no longer in your friend's name at the time of her death, then there is no...

I agree with the other attorneys and would only add that California has a robust set of laws in place to protect the elderly from abuse. If you...

Is it worth pursuing and what type of lawyer is needed?

He may be able to get the home back, but it would depend upon the details of the situation. This is not simple matter, so best to consult with an...

Do you have to contuine probate when you find a holographic will after probate was open but not yet finalized?

In California, probate is required even if there is a will. Best to consult with a probate attorney to assess your options at this time.

What is the term beneficiary means?

The right thing to do and what the law requires are not always the same thing. While it sounds like you have the legal right to the money, the...

Does suing a doctor for medical reasons have any time line after the mistake happens?

You might still have time to sue, but it would depend upon the facts in this case. Technically it is possible to sue yourself, but not advisable,...

Sue pediatrician for leaving scars on my son's genital after circumcision

It is possible that you have a potential case here. The only way to know would be to gather all the medical files and consult with a medical...

It sounds like your parents still have mental capacity. As such, it is difficult to do anything effective without their consent and participation....

Is there anyway to change the beneficiaries from a living trust created in 1994 with my then husband deceased in 2006 ?

It really depends upon the conditions in the original trust. Take the trust doc to an attorney for review in order to assess your options.

My mom has been in the hospital since December and pass away August 16,2019 my brother has her bank card and has been taking her

Your brother is not allowed to take money out of your deceased mother's account. You should go to the bank with her death certificate so that they...