My son died no will ..I have refund checks sent to me in his name I how do I cash them?

I am very sorry for your loss. You may have to contact the issuer of the check and inform them of your son's death. Then you can ask them to...

Notice from an attorney in California after a person dies and the will is read?

Will reading is something done in the movies. Your friend's sibling is correct that the death certificate will be available approximately three...

Attorney Strauss is correct that it will depend on the terms of the trust. From a family law perspective, I would be cautious making any agreement...

What do you mean by "assumption of dementia." Has this person been diagnosed with dementia by a physician? A diagnosis of dementia does not...

You can petition the court for partition which means that you are asking the court to force the sale of the property. Any partial owner can force...

It depends. First, has the 120 day time period to contest the trust passed? A trustee will not release funds before that time. Also, does the trust...

I need to know what terms to use when I put my daughter on the title of my property so that it can't be contested by a sibling.

If you put your daughter on title now, she will own a portion of the home now (i.e. not inherit your property at your death as you mention in your...

This is not a topic that you should get cursory advice from on a web site. There are many issues to be addressed before transferring your property...

Your parents trust is created for a married couple and for their unique and special circumstances, needs, and wishes. Moreover, it could have been...

Can I file a lawsuit if a settlement arranged without me states no one can sue anyone in a probate matter ?

In addition to what Mr. Harkess has advised, you should be exploring a suit against your sister for fraud and other claims. I highly suggest...