As a petitioner for Hearing to Determine Succession of Real Property? for my grandson, heir, do I have to appear at the hearing

You must appear at the court hearing by one of three ways: 1. You personally appear in court. 2. You appear by telephone with...

Were the properties held in your mother's name as trustee of the trust? If so, then you can clear up the title with an affidavit recorded with the...

Of 4 heirs 3 disclaimed to one who sold property. All 4 filed new probate for same property after 1 year, although no asset ?

Here are some options to resolve this dispute: 1. File a claim with your title insurance company. 2. Offer a settlement to the siblings. 3. File...

You can withdraw your objection at the next hearing, or you can file a written withdrawal of objection and consent to the petition.

Can I be sued for being my dads power of attorney?

I'm not entirely clear, but it sounds like your step-mother died, and your dad is now removing the step-kids from being beneficiaries on the...

No trustee or executor listed in will. Now what do we do?

Anyone can be the representative of the estate, but there is a list of who has priority to be the representative. Was your grandmother married...

My wife's step father bought a house in 2008 ..he signed a deed to me ( her husband) in dec 2015 and I recorded in Jan 2016.?

Stepfather should have an estate plan drafted to avoid any Medi-Cal recovery lien against the house. Medi-Cal only recovers against assets in a...

How do i file a heggstad? Can i do it on my own?

Are you sure that you need a Heggstad Petition? That is usually when the house is in your mother's name as an individual, and not in her name as...

I have a reverse mortgage I want to know if a trust will ensure the equity will go to my granddaughter or not?

The reverse mortgage would have to be repaid after your passing, either by selling the house or refinancing it. The best practice is to have an...

How can collect my mothers retirement if I had durable power of attorney before she passed?

The power of attorney terminated at the death of your mother, and you can no longer use it to access the funds. You'll have to ask the financial...