Is it possible to inherit medical, credit card bills, taxes or car loans when a parent passes away?

You are liable only to the extent you inherit. Also, creditors have a short time after a person dies to file a lawsuit against the estate. It no...

The trust is irrevocable now. Was it irrevocable before your mother got the credit card debt? If the trust became irrevocable only when mom died,...

Can a probate go on without my moms husband(my mother has passed and this is her estate?

What document does he need to sign? Unless you are selling real property that is partly his, only the executor needs to sign documents. Everyone...

What is the easiest way you can change a will without having to rewrite it?

Mom can write a codicil. It should state things like clause 3.2 is replaced with the following: Mary Smith is nominated as executor and if she...

The witnesses for your last will and testament in a revocable living trust.

If the will is self proving under California law, you do not need to find the witnesses unless there is a will contest. That is the witnesses sign,...

Do do I sue my sister in a civil case or do I start a probate matter or do I petition the court what can I do?

How much is the mobile home worth? They usually have little value and transfer outside of probate. Did sister who claims title actually give...

Can a spokesman or with power of attorney of an elder deny family visitation ?

Generally no. I have yet to see an Advance Health Care Directive that gives such power. Is the facility a locked facility? Did Uncle voluntarily...

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...