Find a local probate attorney and have a consultation. A 60/40 split means the property is held as tenants in common, but check the deed. It may...

You need to find out how large the lump sum payment is. It is probably small enough that a Small Estate Affidavit should work. HR should have...

The personal property of the sibling belongs to that sibling. The personal property of the deceased settlor is distributed as per the will or...

The trust should spell out exactly what your responsibilities are. A normal clause is that you would maintain the home, pay the taxes and...

Your mother transferred her title to the home. That required a deed that should have been recorded. You need a copy of the recorded deed. You may...

The POA does not give you that power. Only the trustee of the trust can sell the property. If your mother cannot act as the trustee, the trust...

You have to give 15-day notice by mail to all relatives within the second degree. That is your mother's children, grandchildren, brothers, and...

No. As long as he has capacity, he can override your decisions. It is time to update your estate plan. I have done springing powers of attorney...

For a single person, if the will meets the Florida requirements, it should meet the California requirements. Because California is a community...

1. Be sure you are talking to an officer of the bank. 2. I have had this problem with probate accounts when taking out the last few dollars. The...