My mother was executor of her mother's will. Her mother passed away, but her brother is holding everything and asking for money

No title company is going to insure the sale of the house unless it has gone through probate and no financial institution is going to lend on the...

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Spouse with possible dementia and protecting finances

With difficulty. Alzheimer's is a diagnosis by elimination. If the physician can come up with no other reason for dementia, it is Alzheimer's....

Does a trust need to go through probate?

If the land is held in the name of the trust (a deed to the trust), then no probate should be necessary. If there was no deed BUT the property is...

I just found out that when my Grandmother died 40 years ago, stocks and money intended for my mother and I was taken by Uncle.

It will be hard to impossible to recoup the money and stocks. No statute of limitations, but laches will be a defense. Is the uncle still alive?...

Does Durable POA have to give cash assets to Trustee?

You need to follow the terms of the POA. If you think Uncle lacks capacity, you should contact Adult Protective Services. You can also petition to...

The current trustee of the trust only has authority to deal with the trust. The agent under the power of attorney, if the POA is currently active,...

Along with POA, and Health Care Directives how do we add a principals nomination or statement naming a proposed conservator?

California adopted the Advance Health Care Directive a number of years ago. You can nominate the conservator of the PERSON in it. Don't forget to...

How do I find out what happened to my grandfathers coal mine after his death which was left to my grandmother. Carver Coal Mine

To find out, you will need to look at the probate records of the county where your grandfather lived when he died. If the records still exist,...

How can I protect my elderly mother from being taken advantage of by others, especially from giving away her house to strangers.

If your mother has capacity, she can set up a trust with herself, you, or both of you as trustees. Once the house is in the trust, all trustees...

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You need to talk to a probate attorney. An executor or administrator is appointed by the probate court to execute a decedent's will or...