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...

My aunt owns a home in San Francisco. I have power of attorney. I need to refinance it, what is the best way to do this?

First step is to make sure the lender or title company will approve the POA. I have clients who are having problems with POAs when the principal...

What additional forms do I have to file when I submit my Accounting for Probate besides Notice-Proposed Action?

The court may not accept the binder. LA is now scanning everything. Check with the clerk. Be sure to check the probate notes. If people entitled...

Can a great grandmother be held responsible for her great niece hospital bill if she signed a care-taker document.

You need to hire a litigator today and set aside the default. There is a time limit from when you found out about the case and when you file to...

Small estate affidavit.

Unless there is a bank account, investments, or something else that brings the decedent's estate above $150,000 gross, a Small Estate Affidavit is...