Do I need a trust or a will?

That is a potential scenario with your house in joint tenancy. If you die first, your daughter inherits it as surviving joint tenant. You have no...

Can’t say without reviewing the trust. If it is a disclaimer into bypass, or other similar, it may not be mandatory. If it is mandatory, your are...

I had medical decision making authority for a friend who has died. How much can I do after his death ?

As agent under a advanced directive, unless there is a superseding writing contrary, you are responsible for post death arrangements. This includes...

Who has standing to provide information during the probate process?

You could file a “Request for Special Notice” to always know what is being filed. Howerver, that won’t solve the problem. Do you know the contact...

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If you had knowledge that he was stealing from his mother to pay you back, you might also be guilty of a crime. If you did know, I suggest you...

Anyone can get an "Informational Certified Copy" of a Death Certificate. To get an "Authorized Certified Copy," you will need to prove your are an...

Mom passed away in March 2019 in CA. She had an irrevocable trust. Her son is in prison. Can he inherit? Pay tax? Restitution?

You are asking the questions that occur to you, but those are only some of the things you need to know if you are the trustee of a trust. Please...

If it is a probate or conservatorship, all appointments are approved by the court. Sometimes people request in their papers that a California...

What should I do??

If you aren't trapped in an HMO, I'd say search for another provider. If you are on Medicare and this is an HMO ("Advantage" Plan) , your are in...

What can I do if my brother, the first named trustee, refuses to act?

If your brother is willing to sign a statement declining to act, it is easy. If he simply is refusing to act, it will be a bit more complicated....