My dad died and did not leave a will

No you cannot just get the house. Your father's estate will have to go through probate for anyone to get clear title. Texas will have an intestacy...

Our family trust has 2 co-trustees, The trust has a rule against perpetuity. Can one trustee sell the assets after 20 years?

The rule you are attempting to cite to is not applicable in this case. California provides that a trust must terminate a number of years after the...

No your mother does not need to "turn over" her money and assets to go to assisted living. you should look into both your state's Medicaid program...

How does CA next of kin law apply when dad has no medical power of attorney?

You have no rights just because you are the eldest child. You will need to file for a conservatorship with the local probate court. This process...

My father, a widower, was in a skilled nursing facility on Medi-Cal from April of this year until his passing last week. I have

you should notify Medi-Cal of your error and inform them that the property was transferred out of your father's estate five years ago. They likely...

Two married folks have created a family Trust. After one party has died can the other now change what the deceased had desired?

The answer to this question depends upon what the trust says. Many "family trusts" have revocable and irrevocable components to them upon the death...

I would like to know if I have a legal challenge. California will and trust.

You should seek assistance from counsel immediately. Your attorney can have you appointed executor of the estate and you will be able to probate...

How much for power of attorney reversal?

The revocation of a power of attorney or the firing of your agent under the power of attorney can be quite easy and inexpensive. To do either all...

Any chance of recovering long term care insurance payments when payer has defaulted?

you should discuss this matter with a bad faith insurance attorney. That attorney may be able to get you credit for the amounts paid into the policy.

Medicare is asking for proof that you have been appointed by the probate court as the personal representative of the estate. Therefore, you need to...