You need a living trust that incorporates what is know as an "intentionally defective marital trust". Half of the estate becomes irrevocable at...

If you want your inheritance you do. Otherwise you can spend $10,000 to $30,000 fighting it in court with no guarantee of success.

You can sell your interest, but given that you own only an 85% interest, you will get far less than if you had a 100% interest. Talk to a real...

What happens if you both die together or if one of you becomes incapacitated by stroke or Alzheimer's disease? Joint tenancy won't help you then. ...

Need to know a lot more about the circumstances of your brother's incarceration to give a good answer. Has he been convicted? Was it a felony or a...

Only the duly appointed administrator of your aunt's estate can evict you and sue you for the fair market value of the rent while you are living...

You asked me to answer your question, but I am no expert on community property law in California. Talk to a family law attorney who is more versed...

Chapter 13 may be the best option for you for a whole lot of reasons but it is impossible to do a through analysis of your case in a forum like...

Hire a new lawyer ASAP who can make your case to the judge.

Good advice from Attorney James. Hire a trust lawyer to help you. It will make your life easier and speed up the process.