My dad passed away on feb1 no will was left i have several siblings theyare half brothers n sister?do we have to prove they are

Yes you still need to do Probate because you need the court's permission to change the ownership of the house. Dying without a Will is called...

What is the better option - a will or trust?

What you need depends on whether you have children, a business, health problems, Special Needs people in the family, relatives that you hate (!),...

Should I do a trust?

What you need depends on whether you have children, a business, health problems, Special Needs people in the family, relatives that you hate (!),...

How can I find out if a will has been changed?

Is the Will lost or does someone else have it? By law, a person with the Will has to turn it into the court. Call the San Diego Probate Court...

There is no requirement to register a Will or a Trust generally. Some special Trusts are registered with the federal government but only for...

If there is a Will, you have to turn it into the court using the DE 111. That starts the Probate process (the court's supervision of...

How do I move my property into trust if it's held as tenants in common?

Yes, you can transfer your interest to the Trust. That language looks right but without seeing your current deed and trust I would be...

Should I place an apartment house I own with a partner 50/50 tenants in common) into a living trust with my wife?

Yes, AT LEAST into a Living Trust. You can never tell if you will both pass away together (escaped tigers, Corona virus, Lord Voldemort) and that...

Which form should I use to get the required tax # they are requesting?

The number they are looking for is an EIN (Employee Identification Number, but it is for trusts and estates too). You can get one on line form...

How can my sister and I get power of attorney for my mom who has a cognitve disorder and was placed in a memory care facility?

This is a problem that comes up quite frequently. The solution is to have the Probate Court appoint you as the conservator of your mother. This...