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...

What to do with property that is in my dads name but has passed away?

Yes, you would benefit from an experienced Probate attorney to help with this. If it is in a trust, or was in a joint tenancy, a formal probate...

Mr. Light gave you good advice. I would caution you that if your mother covers for him when APS visits, it is not likely they will do anything....

There is a document you'll want to file with the county recorder call Affidavit of Successor Trustee. You will also likely want to file what you...

The only way if she is baring you from seeing him is to get a Court order allowing your visits. Obviously, that would be proscribed with some...

Mr. Gaffney is correct. An estate planning document drafted for you by an attorney will almost certainly have a contingent provision like that....

Was I supposed to have received notice of my parents' deaths?

Yes, under Probate Code 16061.7 as an heir you are entitled to notice on the death of your parent who established the trust. This is true even if...