Can my mother file a petition for an order to set aside estate not exceeding $20K when the only property is a bank acct in CA?

The other attorneys are right. Since CA does not recognize common law marriage the person who has rights would be determined by the "Table of...

The Court replaced my sister's power of atty with a fiduciary. The fiduciary is to handle my mother's affairs.

The fiduciary appointed by the court has a duty to protect your mother from any spending that would not be in her best interest. It is hard to know...

May mother, died a few days ago.I live in California,they all live in Florida.How can I ,find out if there is a will?.

If there is a will, your sisters will have a duty to file the will with the probate court (if there is one). An estate planning attorney should be...

Why am I in probate court for temporary guardianship of my son and was ordered to do a hair follicle test

Did the former guardian of the child pass away? Often that is why guardianship cases are handled in the probate court. I don't quite understand the...

Why am I in probate court for temporary guardianship of my son and was ordered to do a hair follicle test

Did the former guardian of the child pass away? Often that is why guardianship cases are handled in the probate court. I don't quite understand the...

My mother's trust is all debt. As an heir am I responsible for her debts?

As an heir, you are not responsible. If you, however, also are the Trustee, you have a duty to see that the creditors are paid as completely as...

While it might be theoretically correct that a creditor of his could file a claim (if he has creditors), I think it would be too hard a process for...

My sister is executor of estate but I believe her husband is defrauding the estate to their favor... To make money off estate

I am not an attorney in MO, but you need to consult an attorney about these suspicious transactions. Find a local lawyer who works mainly in estate...

What form to use when notarizing a Financial Durable Power of Attorney - jurat or acknowledgment?

I agree with the other attorney. Two Gregs don't always make a right, but in this case, I think it does. Whenever I make a Power of Attorney...

I just had a baby and am going through a legal separation. What are my options for updating my life insurance policies?

The specific question that you have asked would be a good one for a family lawyer, so I added family law as one of the areas you have a question...