If there is no need to probate your mother's estate, go to the DMV or anyone who handles car registration (Auto Club and some private businesses)...

Maybe you can, maybe you cannot. All of the trusts that I write contain a "spendthrift provision" with the following sentence: "No beneficiary...

Did your estate planning attorney prepare the trust? That is an attorney who met with you and your husband in their office or at your home. If not,...

You are going to need a physician to declare one spouse is incapacitated. You may need a new certificate of trust. It is going to depend on the...

If the funeral expenses are small enough, you can sue in California Small Claims Court. The court may have downloadable instructions, and Nolo...

You need to consult with a bankruptcy attorney. Would your filing now avoid you having to file later? If you file, will you be in a position to...

Did your dad have an estate plan? Did it name your step mother? It does not have to give her anytehing, jsut have her name on the will. e.g. My...

1. A power of attorney should be notarized. While California allows two witnesses to make it effective, most financial institutions will not accept...

To add to Mr. Gaffney's answer. Do you or someone else have access to your brother's finances? If not, you need a conservatorship of the estate. In...

Is there a trust? If not, unless the wife has access to the bank accounts, you are going to need a conservatorship of the estate to handle the...