The new will revokes the old will. Don't get a joint will, and better yet, get a joint living trust. An see an estate planning attorney to do it....

If you have two names on deed but not joint, do you still have to go to court? My aunt passed.

If they don't own the property as joint tenants, then yes the property has to go to probate. Whether it is a full probate or probate by affidavit...

Would a wife entitle to husband's inheritance or money from parents?

Your mother needs to set up a properly drafted living trust with sub-trusts for you and your brother when she passes. I do it all the time. See an...

You only need to schedule what you received, but have all the paperwork of the settlement available for the Trustee who will undoubtedly want to...

You won't be able to got out of payroll taxes either if those come into play as part of the judgment.

What can I do to get adult children off dead as beneficiary or add another child?

If the children are on the deed, then they are also owners of the property. Before you do anything, talk to an estate planning or real estate...

The Probate Code requires that the executor of an estate must post a bond unless the beneficiaries waive the requirement. The bond is there to pay...

How many years can a rental agency go back to collect rent?

In California the statue of limitations fro breach of contract is four years, but you must affirmatively assert the defense if you are sued. And an...

Can I be sued without knowing I had a medical bill?

Service of process is notoriously sloppy in California, and the service your received meets the statutory requirement. You have two choices: Hire...

Does filing bankruptcy also clear my slate with the IRS?

You can't wipe out income taxes that were incurred in the last three years. However, the IRS is pretty good about setting up payment plans. I...