How long is probate? How do probate attorneys typically charge?

The minimum time for a probate in California is 6 months. The hearing date will be about 1 month after filing the petition. If everything is...

Power of attorney question; what makes it leagally binding?

1. The POA expired when dad died. 2. Unless really explained to dad, the POA was void. 3. Using he POA for financial gain is a breach of...

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Trying regain 25 % of title from uncomuntave family member

Do you own the other 75%? If so, you can file a Partition action. A partition action would result in the property being divided or, if it cannot...

Does the right to represent yourself include the right to appoint a Power of Attorney to act in your behalf?

A Power of Attorney does not give someone else the right to represent a person in court. While anyone can deliver the writ to the court, only the...

California Probate Court

Many credit card companies have the statements on line. See if your credit card company is one of those. HOWEVER, if you need them as evidence,...

How are estate values determined? Assets minus creditors claims? Are bills deducted?

Statutory fees are based on the Inventory and Appraisal plus receipts minus losses. e.g. A person dies with $200,000 in a bank account. That is a...

My father estranged wife owned property, but the title is in her daughter's name, Is he entitled to anything?

How long ago was the Harbor City home refinanced by the wife? How did she refinance it without your father's signature? Did she forge his...

Is it possible for a POA executed in California, to expire only in Ca, but be valid in other states?

It is strange to have a POA with an expiration date. Sometimes they have a date for HIPAA or IRS reasons. I use a date many years in the future...

Notary does nothing, though the notary's signature could be considered the signature of a witness. Is the will entirely in his own handwriting or...

Need a power of attorney for my dad's well being and medical decisions

Does dad still have capacity? If so, then you want an immediately effective Durable Power of Attorney and an Advance Health Care Directive. If...