What is the best way to protect against catastrophic end of life medical bills so I can leave a small inheritance for my heirs?

For most people, maximizing the money in IRAs and similar retirement plans is the simplest asset protection available. There are some strategies...

Can my partners mother just throw me and my stuff out and now be staying in our apartment leaving me out on the street

Are you on the lease? Who has the no contact order? Was your partner present at the hearing? Is he in a conservatorship? Almost impossible for...

Do you think it would be okay to use the "Mental Health Advance Directive Declaration form" from NAMI website for California?

Without reviewing it (and charging you) I cannot tell you if the declaration will work. There is a state law, but counties have to join in, that...

How to get bank Salute Your Shorts of deceases released to trustee.

be sure you are talking to an "officer of the bank." That is a person who can bind the bank. If the account is in trust, you may need a...

How do I prioritize which creditors get paid and what percentage on my mothers insolvent estate in Califirnia.

What is the gross value of the estate? If it is less than $150,000 you would not need to do a probate. If it is over $150,000, someone may need...

In addition to the small estate affidavit, you will probably need to supply the transfer agent with an "affidavit of domicile" for your mother. If...

I wanted to find out if I have any claims to my late stepmother's estate.

Unless you were adopted, would have been adopted but for a legal problem (Usually a birth parent will not give permission), are named in the will,...

Mom passed away last year, my sister is the trustee of her estate,against mom's wishes I want to know is it legal for my sister

You will need an attorney to help you. The presumption is that the $100k is a gift. BUT, there is a question of your mother's capacity when she...

I'm in Chapter 7 petetitioand we have a status conference set the Trustee attorney filed s status report. Do I need to file one?

We need more information. The conversion may have resolved the problem. BUT, what is the status conference about? Unless there is something really...

I filed Chapter 7 and was not in my home at the time of filing so didn't receive the exemption. I have back taxes but the

You need an attorney who knows chapter 7 and 13. You may be able to safe your house, BUT you may have to dismiss and refile. The trustee will...