If 3 people own property in Joint Tenancy an one dies. The basis of the one-third owned by the decedent change to the value that was or would have...

Legal Use of dual last name after marriage & divorce

Unless the executor or trustee is aware of the name change, you may need to provide documentation. After my father died, my sister needed to show...

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Court gave a 80 year old 45 days to vacate - after plaintif alledged the defendant was a guest vs spouse.

The facts as given do not make sense. Mom is still alive while girlfriend of decedent is 80 and they had been together for 21 years? Girlfriend was...

I have M.S. I kind of know what my future holds. My house in paid in full and is worth approx. 400,000. I need in home care

You need to see an estate planning attorney who knows about MediCal planning. You need to plan at least 5 years ahead (that is the look back period...

In a 3 way living trust. both parents passed on.The house has been sold.the one sister who is trustee is not telling anyone how

You need to demand an accounting and all data that a beneficiary is entitled to. Your sister has 60 days to provide the most recent one. The...

Seeking pro bono probate attorney. Father's estate, vehicle, wallet stolen by known person . I have a lot done but need guidance

Does the person you want to sue have assets? This is more a tort action (conversion) than a probate action. You may be able to find someone who...

About 20% of appeals succeed. That is also my success rate. The rules of appellate practice are not simple. Experienced trial attorneys bring...

My father married a woman that was already married to another man. I recently discovered this. What can she use as her defense?

You are going to need the help of a probate attorney. This can get expensive and time consuming. It will depend on the "widow." She may fight or...

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I need help filling out the DE-130 probate form. There is property less than $150k and there were 3 heirs at the time of death.

I do not recognize DE 130. Do you mean DE 310? The court will want to see the will or, if no will, the names of all heirs at law (your siblings...

If the spouse of the deceased is still alive, could a child petition to be added as a legal representative of the estate?

The Florida probate covers all property in Florida. California will only get involved if there are assets in California. You will need a Florida...