What is current letters of administration?

My condolences on the loss of your mother. If your mother's entire estate was valued at less than $15,000 you can complete a CA Small Estate...

A deceased owned a motor vehicle, no will, title in only deceased's name. how to get a clear title to sell vehicle?

The DMV has the procedures on their website. I agree that you should wait 40 days from date of death and present the death certificate and small...

My brother passed away and left no will, He owned a home with a mortgage. He has no children or wife, only a mother. What kind

My condolences for the loss of your brother. You should seek a consultation with a Probate attorney who can explain how the process works and the...

Spouse appointed me "successor trustee" to two small trusts. Will this help me get appointed administrator of probated estate?

My condolences on the loss of your husband. The court may consider your appointment as successor trustee on the accounts as evidence of your late...

Avoiding Probate and Leaving All My Property to My Daughter

A lot will depend on the type & amount of assets you have. In most cases, a Revocable Living Trust would be the most effective way to accomplish...

Mom has revocable living trust and needs my help with banking and possibly selling assets.

IF your mom has capacity, she could execute a new Power of Attorney giving you immediate and not springing power. However, I agree you should...

If the husbands name is the only one on house deed and he passes away how can the wife get it put in her name? Southern Californ

Whether the home can be placed in her name depends on whether she is the only rightful heir to her husband's estate. IF he had children, they may...

I own a house and title is on my name and my wife's name , all the bank accounts are owned jointly , should I still create a Tru

Kudos to you for thinking ahead! A Living Trust-based Estate Plan would provide the BEST protection against unforseen circumstances and allow...

My condolences on the loss of your mother. You should check the Probate court in the county in which your mom lived to see if there has been a...

A financial power of attorney expires at the death of the individual who granted the power. At that point, either their Will, Trust or (IF they had...