My friends Dad died and left property to be divided amongst 3 children; what kind of attorney does she need?

She need a probate attorney. She or her attorney will write to sister and, if she does not start the probate, your friend will start the...

Without seeing it, no California attorney will give an opinion. It probably is, because most POAs have the same basic parts. As previously noted,...

How do I become a power of attorney for my father.

The Advance Health Care Directive will give you the power. However, if your father does not want help, it may not do anything for you. You would...

Power Of Attorney for my father

If you are not named as successor agent under the POA, you should become your father's conservator, probably as conservator of the estate. If your...

30-something childless male with one year to live. What do I need to do to make my passing less stressful for my family?

Adding to the other answers. Be sure and check with your employers HR people to see who will get your last paycheck, company provided life...

Lived with my boyfriend for 20+ years. He has a grown daughter. Will I have any rights to his estate if he passes before me?

Unless you can fit within the Marvin decision or you and he own assets as joint tenants, you would get nothing. Lee Marvin promised to help his...

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...