1. A power of attorney does not give you the right to appear in court for her without an attorney. 2. An attorney will need to review the power of...

Do Probate Codes for trustees apply only after death of living trust creator?

The case law is clear that when your mother dies, aunt will have to provide an accounting from the moment she became a trustee. While no case is...

My friend and I have Join tenant of a mobile home. There are some liens on his side. If he passes away, what would be happen?

To add to Mr. Firth's answer. It also depends on what type of lien it is. Judgment liens may go away when your joint tenant dies. There is a case...

Can i sue my mothers state on behalf of my stepfather thats in probate?

It is possible that stepfather can prove the house is community property.

A person who dies intestate is a person who dies without a will. Does it apply to married / partnered couples, as well?

When a person, married or not, dies without a will, all property that is not in joint tenancy or has designated beneficiaries (Pay on Death,...

What does a surviving spouse need to provide a national bank to take over financial accounts in community property states?

If the estate is more than $150,000 gross value, you will need to go to probate court. Perhaps a Spousal Property Petition, perhaps a probate. If...

My Mothers husband was power of attorney on her trust. She wants me as her son to be power of attorney. How do I go about this?

To add to Ms. James's answer. A power of attorney does not give anyone the power to act as trustee. The person needs to become a trustee. Your...

DOES A SMALL ESTATE AFFIDAVIT NEED TO BE FILED WITH THE COURT? WHAT COUNTY?

The small estate affidavit is not filed with the county. It is given to the financial institution. You need an attorney to help you recover your...

If my daughter is not named or included in the probate hearing can she attend as well as the adult named to represent her ?

She needs an attorney to represent her. Unless her mother is an attorney, she cannot represent her. 1. She should have received a 60 day notice to...

How to give notice to interested parties that i want to have judge unblock entire blocked bank account? Im using eFile.

1. You need to give notice of the hearing using the judicial council form. 2. Your motion needs to contain enough detail for the judge to be...