Will - NOT SIGNED/NOTORIZED!

1. Notary does nothing with a California will. 2. To have the unsigned will admitted to probate the propounder will have to prove by "clear and...

Do the witnesses have to be present at the notarization to make an amendment to the will valid?

Notarization? In California a notary does nothing except, perhaps, be an additional witness. If you have a will that you downloaded from the...

My sister and brother in law have dual Power of Attorney over our mother's finances. Additionally,

It is time for a conservatorship. Perhaps with a professional fiduciary as conservator. Start the process on Monday by contacting a local...

If I contact my estranged siblings, could they over turn any judgements or court decision re: the division of our fathers estate

Did they get notice of the original probate and distribution? If so, they had until the court made its decision to object. If not, the almost 30...

What can I do if I just found out I'm intitled to my deceased mother's share of money left by my grandfather?

You need a probate attorney to help you with this. You need to make sure the math is done right. There are two ways to do the distribution...

No. If only H or W are on the account The account is presumed to be separate property. If H or W dies, the survivor gets ½ of the account (one...

You may need some documentation that the POA has not been revoked or a certified copy. The attorney who drafted the original should be able to help.

What will happen next if my father passes before we get to court?

You need an attorney to represent your interests. Irrespective of what happens to your father, the GAL will file a report and the court will take...

Can executor sell estate/home without notifying beneficiaries even if one beneficiary still lives there

You need an attorney today. You need to file a request for Special Notice. The executor may have the power to sell the real property. BUT, escrow...

Who is entitled to my fathers 401k?

I have had success where the girl friend was designated but could not be found even after searching. The son even went to the bar where his father...