I am a legally married gay male. My partner died Feb 1. I want to know if I have any legal rights to the condo that he owned.

How is title held? If it was Joint Tenancy between Husband, mom, and step-father, it is now mom's. If husband's share was as tenants in common,...

Is there anyway to file a Parent/Child Tax exemption on a property more than three years after the death of the owner?

I would have to do the research, but I remember reading, probably on the Board of Equalization web site, that if you miss the 3 years, you can get...

What do I do if I feel my probate lawyer doesn't have my best interest at heart ?

What does the will say? It will control. It only needs to mention your name. If no will, you get all of the community property and 1/2 of the...

Can I ask to be paid my share of the inheritance after the bond is secured if I have lived In the home where my father passed...

You were entitled to your final paycheck on your last day of work. Penalties attached after that. See an employee rights attorney.

My mom recently passed away and her boyfriend wants to stay in her house? How many days can he stay in before having to leave?

The power of attorney ended the moment your mother died. He needs a 30 or 60-day notice to quit. Hire a landlord-tenant attorney to help you. If...

Which law is adopted concerning inheritance for someone who died in Paris & his family is in another country ?

The law of residence will generally apply. France has a forced inheritance system. That is, children will receive at least a portion of the...

Only haveliving trust amendment. Is it still valid? We lost original trust

The trust is still valid. HOWEVER, if you cannot find it or get it from the drafting attorney, you should restate it. If the amendment is really a...

This is a landlord-tenant problem. Hire an attorney who handles evictions. You will need to give a 30 or 60-day notice to them. Then, if they do...

How can I see a Judge about this and do I need to see a judge with representation

The statutory probate fees are based on the size of the estate. That part of the attorney fees WILL be approved by the court absent really strange...

Probably not. You can use her money to care for her. If that means YOU have to visit to make sure she is being cared for or her bills are being...