My parents much well a lawyer cost for a probate on a will?

It costs about $1000 to start a probate. Probably another $1000 in costs before it is completed. Attorney fees are based on the gross size of the...

California uses modern per stirpes. With no will, the estate will be divided at the level where at least one heir is living. If Aunt’s nearest...

Will my grandma be will responsible for current home repairs that have just began if she quit claims off the home now.

To add to ms. James answer, after grandma dies her creditors cannot go after the house. BUT, because aunt is getting the repairs done the...

Copy of final distribution of estate assets all paper work.

There appears to be a probate. Absent waivers by all beneficiaries, the administrator/executor will have to file a complete accounting with the...

Do wills (holographic, living, etc) take precedent over joint financial accounts?

to add to the other answers. Retirement plans are usually covered by ERISA, a federal law that is different than community property.

With both names on the lease, both of you are entitled to reside in the home. If the two of you cannot get along one or both of you should move....

My husband has power of attorney for his dad. We cannot find the original POA. How can I get an original?

A notary can certify a copy of a power of attorney. (One of the few copies of a document a California notary can certify). However, the notary...

What happens to an LLC's assets if it declares bankruptcy?

Corporations and LLCs go away after the BK is completed. The trustee will try to get money to pay the creditors. If the equipment can be sold,...

How is order of succession determined in probate?

The birth certificate is not determinative. You are adopted, so you are a child of your adoptive parents for inheritance purposes. Would your...

Does bequeathing a copyright extend the life of the copyright??

You need to talk to an intellectual property attorney. Congress has changed the rules on copyrights many times. The length of a copyright depends...