Does a power of attorney extend beyond my mother's death?

No, a power of attorney terminates automatically upon death. Are there still assets that need to be handled of your mother? You can open a...

My father did not have his will witnessed.

If the will is in your father's handwriting, then it could still be valid even though it is not witnessed (it's called a holographic will). But if...

A trust should be drafted by taking into account the specific family dynamics, the asset mix, and the goals and wishes of the client. This varies...

If you are low income, you may qualify for a fee waiver with the court. That will save you about $1,000 in costs of a probate case. The attorney...

Can the renter that is renting out my deceased parents home, nonrelated Can they take over mortgage, if i'm next to ken??

You actually don't have the authority to rent out the property or collect rents. You need to start a probate case now. A small deposit would get...

Is there a time limit on how soon to file probate on property for children of property owner, who has passed away?

You can still file for probate and any of the children can do it. Without a probate case, you won't get your inheritance. It takes 8 to 12...

If she is named in the will as the executor and he has passed away, then she will have the first priority to be the executor. If she is not fit to...

If my father in law is hiding a trust how does my husband find out what his mother left him after her passing a week ago?

1. Hire an attorney to send a demand letter for a copy of the will and trust. 2. If she doesn't give it to you, then sue her in probate...

How to obtain information in regards to the remaining assets of deceased parents?

Someone is in charge of the assets. I assume it is a trustee of a trust. You would demand an accounting from the trustee and that must be...

Do i need to go through probate ?

Yes, based upon the estate owning a house worth $350,000 alone, you would have to file a petition for probate. This is an 8 to 12 month process,...