Unfortunately, here in Southern California this is becoming a common problem. There are several approaches that can be used to transfer the...

I am a live in caregiver for a lady with MS. i work long hours and am provided with a basement room & bathroom.

You need to see an employment law attorney. Depending upon the scope of your duties and on call time you may be owed a substantial amount in back...

One time tax exempt gift to a family member.

You need to see a local elder law attorney as soon as possible. Fortunately, depending upon her physical and mental condition there are a...

My niece did not know that my dad left her money in trust. Shouldn't she have received a copy of the will?

California requires notification of beneficiaries when a trust becomes irrevocable, or if a power of appointment lapses (expires). If the trust...

Depending upon the specific POA -- the answer is usually yes. This may however become a no if he has any ownership interest in the home. If if...

Can my father, who is 95, in end stage renal failure but of sound mind, request that his pacemaker be deactivated.

First let me say that I am not licensed to give legal advice in New York, only in California. But then these comments are from practical experience...

Do I need to put my house in a revocable living trust or joint tenancy with my 3 daughters?

Joint tenancy with your daughters is a dangerous approach with a number of pitfalls. First, joint tenancy gives them a portion of the property...

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Who pays for administrator and probate costs?

In your posting you left out certain key facts that attorneys need to know in order to fully answer your questions. First, you didn't mention...

Living Trust question: if you have a small business and assets . What kind of a trust would I need?

There are small businesses and there are small businesses. The level of asset protection that is justified depends upon your specific line of...

My father was just diagnosed with a terminal illness( 80yo). His step daughter "talked" him into giving her POA. what can we do?

Oooff da - First: Get on the phone to your step sister and thank her for stepping up to the plate and handling things up until now and until...