What takes precedence?

Whose name is on the most recent recorded deed? Is there a more recent unrecorded deed? Whose name is on the tax bill? If grandmothers is still...

Can an Agent in Fact revoke the other Agent in Fact?

One agent cannot revoke the others power unless specifically given that power. The problem is that if they have that power and child 1 tries to...

What can I do after learning that my now deceased mother had created 2 seperate trust? The orginal dating back over 25 yrs ago ?

An uncommon but not unheard of problem where the person visits a new attorney for an estate plan and the new trust does not revoke the old trust or...

My name is on deeds to a family ranch, I won't sign a waiver of my rights. Can my uncle take me to court and have it removed?

It sounds like they have or are filing a petition to bring property into the trust or probate estate. You need an experienced local probate...

What can I do?

Where is the house located? Where did grandmother live? If she lived in California and the house is in California, a probate may be necessary in...

Vested as Joint Tenants

Joint tenancy means right of survivorship. So that should not be a problem. HOWEVER, what happens if you both die together or if one of you becomes...

Step one is one of you needs to become administrator of your father's estate. Step two is once you get letters (about 6 weeks after you file the...

Is it mother's brother or your brother that wants a death certificate? Death Certificates cost $21 each. Many mortuaries order 10 copies. That is...

It is time to get an attorney. It sounds like it is time to demand an accounting and, perhaps, petition the court to replace and surcharge the...

Can the spouse of a deceased person file bankruptcy on his behalf?

To add to the other answers. After probate letters are issued, notify all creditors. If they do not file a claim within the time limit, the claim...