Do you have to be court appointed in order to open a bank account as estate ?

The bank is not going to open an account in the name of the estate unless the person has Letters issued by the court. HOWEVER, the retirement...

Generally, the costs of the reception would be included in funeral expenses. Whether the amount is reasonable or not is going to depend on the...

5 year case attorney fails to answer my calls?

You have the right to change attorneys. It also sounds like you have a second injury that would be a separate action.

Can I be served a 3day notice to evict after the death of the person on the lease dies?

There is no such thing as a 3 day notice to quit. There are 3 day notices to pay or quit or 3 days notices to cure or quit. If the rent is paid...

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.