No need to file a quit claim deed. It is the wrong document. You need to file an Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant. You can download the form...

You have received good advice. I would add that you should put a fraud alert on your husband's account with all three credit reporting bureaus....

When in doubt, read the document. It could say that the deceased beneficiary's share goes to the lineal descendants ("per stirpes" or "by...

No need for court approval but California Probate Code says (assuming all Trustors are deceased) that the successor trustee must wait at least...

The owner of the house can kick you. If grandma is still alive, she can do it. If both grandma and your mother are deceased, someone needs to...

I think your analysis is generally correct but see a California CPA or Tax Lawyer for a definitive answer. This is not a forum for specific...

You won't go to jail, but once there is a default judgment against you the creditor can levy your bank accounts and garnish your wages. You may...

In addition to a charging order, if you have not been scrupulous in keeping your business accounts separate from your personal accounts, the...

You will need to open up a probate to transfer the house to you. Use the "Find a Lawyer" tab on AVVO to find a probate lawyer in your area and...

Absent a careful reading of the deed, I would opine that it is one third each in the event of a partition. Keep in mind that each joint tenancy...