Do you have to have an attorney to obtain a bond to be administrator of my mother's estate in probate?
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Answered on March 14, 2025
It will depend on your credit rating. With a good credit rating, you can get a bond. With a poor credit rating, the bond company will require an...
Question about special needs trust after beneficiary dies
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Answered on March 11, 2025
The beneficiary of the SNT retains ALL of their civil rights. If they want to be cremated, they can be cremated. Whether the SNT pays for it is a...
Do I need to seek conservatorship for my elderly aunt and her house?
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Answered on March 11, 2025
She is free to leave anytime she wants to. To keep her there against her will without a court order, is false imprisonment.
What you need is to...
Can i get a power of attorney overturn or rescinded
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Answered on March 11, 2025
1. Contact Adult Protective Services. Isolating a person is an indication of being a bad actor.
2. Talk to an attorney about becoming conservator...
Finding an unknown beneficiary?
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Answered on March 05, 2025
If you have a name, a PI can help. If you have a name and a friend who is a debt collector, the debt collector can probably locate them. Unless...
How do I check if property is in living trust as community in california ?
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Answered on March 04, 2025
If you can access the property tax bill (not the online version), it should have TR somewhere in the address block.
Since you are in Los Angeles...
Parent passed away while on vacation in Hawaii. He lived in California. How do I file for a small estate affidavit?
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Answered on March 03, 2025
Based on your facts, you use a small estate affidavit for all bank accounts and other assets in California. You only have to deal with Hawaii if...
My father died 4 yrs ago. Is his estate atty required to account for the retainer or provide the contract?
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Answered on March 03, 2025
Has the trust been administered? Someone should have obtained an EIN for the nowd irrevocable trust, mailed copies of the trust to all...
If the decedent had a 401k, does it need to be appraised by a probate referee? Is it considered a non cash asset?
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Answered on March 03, 2025
Maybe. If it is a cash account or one where the shares are always worth $1, treat it like a bank account. If it has stock or mutual funds, the...
Prop 19 ?
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Answered on March 02, 2025
You are probably right, but you must consult a Los Angeles attorney who is familiar with the local tax assessor and its appeal process. Be prepared...
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