Can a notary public in California execute power of attorney used for quit claim deed that quit claims to the notary?

The notarization is not valid, but the deed doesnt have to be notarized to be a valid deed. However, there are many reasons a deed may be void or...

That should not matter. Yet, the probate process has several places where people can, unintionally, make mistakes durinbg administration. See an...

What happens to the house when it's paid of buy Power of attorney?

You are correct. No one owns it until title is passed at the conclusion of the Probate, if it is not in a trust. If there are other beneficiaries...

The other attorneys have given you good advice. You typically cannot be compelled to accept a share of the real property in lieu of your cash...

Can I please get some info? I’d like to know if what just happened is legal and also if there is anything we can do to fix it ?

The other attorneys have given you good advice. My contribution would be to say if your only source of this information if your brother, be wary. ...

If a will has to go through probate how soon must probate be filed?

While the law requires the will, if there is one, be deposited in Court within 30 days of learning of the death, there is no specified penalty for...

My friend died 4 days ago, but did make a Last Will. How do I get a copy of it when it wasn't with her in the hospital?

You need to find that will! Ms. Dean gave you good advice about working with the hospital staff. Perhaps they or someone knows the attorney or...

Will my brokerage account have to go through a probate after my death if I have beneficiary with POD. On the account ?

If it has a valid POD designation, it will be paid to the named beneficiary\ or beneficiares without probate.

You should see an attorney soon. I think rather than a Real Property attorney, an Elder Law attorney would be your best bet. The remedies for...

A spouse would have priority to be appointed a conservator, unless the Court found that having her husband as her conservator would not be in her...