What do you need to do when someone dies with no property

With an estate of less than $150,000 gross value, you use the small estate procedure. You will need 2 certified copies of the death...

What avenues can my brother and I take to keep this son to our father from taking any part from our family's estate inheritance?

1. The out of wedlock child of your father may have to prove he is really your father's child. But, unless disinherited in the will (a general...

Do I owe money for my mothers care?

With few exceptions, like signing a guarantee for payments for mother's care, you are not responsible for her care costs. If you just signed as her...

My father died 10 years ago. He has 4 property in his name and in Trust. I want to find out if I can obtain the property .

It sounds like someone is managing the properties. Are some of the properties in the trust and some just in your father's name? If some are just...

Can I legally download IRS tax records for other person who gave me power of attorney?

If you do not use the IRS form, the POA you do use will need to give you the authority to get the data. The POA should have an expiration date for...

Is power of attorney the only documentation I need for my moms health finances and all assets?

Mom needs to see an estate planning attorney. She needs a financial power of attorney, an advance health care directory, a will, and perhaps a...

What type of attorney would best handle matters pertaining to wills left by a relative who lived in another country (France)?

France (and much of Europe and Latin America) is a civil law country. The basis of their law is very different than the common law of the US and...

The order has to be submitted and signed. In LA and OC that takes 2 to 3 weeks. After the order is signed, the letters can be delivered to the...

How to recover estate property?

Get an attorney to help you. Go to DMV or auto club to transfer the vehicle. Sue for treble damages.

Would i have to file an application for the amendment of letter of administration or the whole petition will be re-filed?

When you file the first and final accounting, correct the name. If it is not obvious who it is referring to, add something like: Mary Smith...