Either option requires you to obtain authority to act on behalf of your father’s estate. You could file a petition in probate court to be appointed...

If there is a valid trust, the language within the provisions of the trust determine what can or cannot be done. Most revocable trusts allow for...

To answer this question, we need to know where the funds came from to buy out the ¾ interest owned by the other siblings. We would also need to...

I have been in possession of a vehicle on my property for 3 years. Now the Trustee for said vehicle wants it and not compensate

The Trustee has an obligation to collect/manage/preserve trust assets. However, more information is needed to answer your question. For example;...

What form do I need to get to respond back to the lawer/courts when I want them to prove my debt?

To avoid a default in Superior Court, responses to complaints are required within 30 days of the date you were served. In your answer you will...

My my question is what should be my next action legally?

There is no simple answer to your question. This can turn into a messy (and costly) estate dispute involving possible fraud, elder abuse, or even a...

I own a house a sole and separate property. I am single male. Can I legally sell 50% ownership of the house to a friend?

It sounds like your friend is willing to give you cash for an interest in your property. Rather than trying to sell him a percentage of your...

How do I get a power of attorney over my mother who cannot mannage her bills anymore and keeps getting her utilities shut off

I’m sorry to hear about your mother’s condition. This is a very delicate situation. In order for your mother to execute a power of attorney, she...

Next of kin?

Typically, next of kin refers to blood relatives. If you are asking for inheritance purposes (since this is the probate section) under the...

Is is California considered a community property state?

First, we would need to know if either spouse had an estate plan and how they took title to the real property. Assuming there is no valid trust, no...