What can I do about my aunt taking my grandfather’s money?

You or your mother can petition to become grandparents' conservator. You can contact adult protective services. Your mother should inform your...

We cannot recommend particular law firms. Most estate planning/probate firms are small (1 to 5 attorneys). However, many of the really large...

What can be done to receive money from an estate that was left to a recently married new spouse?

You need an attorney today to review everything. There are a few attorneys who will take this sort of matter on contingency (often 40%) BUT they...

Can mom or the adult children sue/collect child support backpay from a deceased father's estate share on a property?

You need an attorney to go over the documents and who died when. All documents from the divorce need to be reviewed. If father predeceased...

Can I add a car accident to my bankruptcy?

IF your insurance agent said the minimum was enough, you may have a case of action against the agent. You should have enough insurance to cover at...

How can I access my deceased father's safety deposit box?

California law allows you to get access to the safe deposit box to look for the original will. If there will be no probate because the assets...

Is there a right way to ask the judge for medical decision control when petitioning for conservatorship?

On the petition, you check the box that the conservator cannot make medical decisions. You need an attorney to help you with this.

Last will and testement

To add to Mr. Firth's answer, Find an attorney quickly. Things may happen that cannot be undone.

Do I've basis for lawsuit for demanding deceased debtor's Family Trust document copy &for money owed me against Trust estate?

Bring your documentation to a local attorney. You may need to file a lawsuit against the trust.

Will vs pod/tod?

Property with Payable on Death, transfer on death, or beneficiary designations (life insurance, 401k, IR 403 (b)) goes to those people irrespective...