Would a hand written last will and testament be legal as long as it is notarized?

Notarization does nothing for a will. If it is entirely in her own handwriting, dated and signed, it is valid. She should type out a copy so...

What is the difference between a durable power of attorney and a power of attorney? Should I hire a lawyer for power of attorney

Because it has to be used for "some years," it should be a durable power of attorney. A non durable is is usually a "special" power of attorney...

I filled for Ch.7 bankruptcy. I would like to purchase a house.

Currently, you need to be discharged for 2 years before you can get a conforming loan. It has been as low as 1 year. There may be lenders who will...

Is it common practice for a probate attorney to request the executor keep his name and contact information confidential?

This is backwards. Part of an attorney's job is to help the executor do the job including avoiding calls and letters from real estate agents who...

How should the house I inherited be listed in the real estate listing contract?

You need to either record the certified copy of the order or record a deed from you as executor to you as beneficiary. I prefer the deed, but it is...

How missing estate document could affect probate conservatorship case, as my brother took an 2nd amendment & I cant find it?

You need to take everything you have to an attorney and explain what you know. Did your father have capacity when he signed the 3rd...

I want to know if there is no will, no children and no spouse, if the siblings are the beneficiaries and if one sibling takes o

With no children or spouse and no predeceased spouse, the property goes to the parents or the descendants of parents (that is you, your brother,...

Can I appeal,a Notice To Vacate,"Writ of Possession of Real Property?"

If sister is successor trustee, she has the power to manage the trust. That includes selling the real property. If she has a court issued "Writ of...

Can my uncle keep the property taxes at time of death or will there be a new assessment? How will this property be reassessed?

1. The property tax stays the same for transfers from parent to child or child t parent. Uncle buying it gets property tax reassessment based on...

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Without a will, his estate will pass by intestacy. In California that means you get all the community property and ½ of his separate property. The...