I am the second oldest child can I be considered next of kin?

This sort of thing happens all the time when the decedent had no estate plan. Heirs appear out of the woodwork. I have had couple probates where...

I have powder of attorney over my mother my brother lives with her can I evetice him?

You have a power of attorney to act FOR your mother. Is there any sort of rental agreement between your mother and your brother? If there is an...

About mental health problems and not guity?

A case going from criminal to mental health gets complicated. You need an attorney to help you. If charged under the LPS act (Welfare and...

Was the final accounting approved by the court? After approval an order needs to be filed with the court and signed by the judge. In LA it takes...

From the California Courts web site. Only a defendant can file an appeal of a small claims judgment. BUT if you are the plaintiff, and the...

Wife responsible in CA for deceased husband’s parking tickets?

Tickets are attached to the car. Is the car worth more than the amount of the tickets? If so, pay the tickets and transfer the car.

IS THE FIDUCIARY ATTORNEY OVER MY FAMILYS WILL & TRUST REQUIRED TO KNOW WHAT JEWERLY BELONGED TO MY DECEASED AUNT AFTER DEATH?

No. It is the duty of the executor/administrator to list the jewelry in the probate inventory and appraisal. If no probate, but a trust, the...

Locked out of home that I own half of?

If he was living there as a tenant, he has a right to quiet enjoyment. If both of you were living there, and probate has been completed, and title...

To add to the other answer. When I send a letter certified, I also send a copy by regular mail. If the certified letter comes back because it was...

You may want to consult an attorney knowledgeable in the area. You probably will have to pay back some bills paid. NOTE: The default position is...