If mother with early stages of dementia reallocates the the % of the assets to a sibling

It depends. Does she still know what she owns and the "natuiral objects of her bounty.? Also, is your sister providing a lot of help to your mother...

What documents are needed in California to cash checks if deceased died without a will?

Use the Small Estate Affidavit. You have to wait 40 days after the date of death to use a Small Estate Affidavit. You may have to have the company...

Can I sue the executor of my moms estate who is my sister where I believe there to be misconduct with her actions

What do you mean by sale not notarized? If your sister had Independent Administration of Estate Powers, she did not need court approval. BUT she...

She can get paid the same amount as the attorney. It is taxable and goes on the miscellaneous income line of the 1`040. The statutory fee is 4% of...

Can I ask for double damages per CA probate 859 when an executor spent $200K in an account that was willed to me?

You need an attorney to help you. How far into probate is this? If the final accounting has been approved, you may have waited too long. I...

When a person dies owning property with others as Tenants in Common the property is distributed as their estate plan specifies or, if they have no...

What happens when there is a "no contest" clause in a will?

California strictly construes no contest clauses and they are limited to certain things. A complaint about distribution is not subject to the no...

Do i take my POA to the recorder office to be filed?

Usually POAs are not recorded, but are prepared with the appropriate space in the upper right corner so they can be recorded. The title company...

How do I become executor of my mother's estate?

Without a will, there is no executor. Your, or your brother, would be administrator of the estate. Is the settlement amount more than $150,000? If...

What to do when executer of estate is attempting to hold your check , after the sale of a home , to obtain deceased belongings

You need an attorney to demand an accounting and, if necessary force distribution. You should provide what infomration you have about the personal...