Can a lawyer who drew up a will. Represent the brother in probate? Lawyer also did not add changes or follow wishes.probateclose
Alan's answer
|
Answered on November 30, 2023
The will, if witnessed or done in the testator's handwriting and signed (should be dated) controls. If no valid will, it goes by intestacy.
As a...
Can i just make a new trust?
Alan's answer
|
Answered on November 29, 2023
1. Check with the attorney who prepared the update. The attorney should have a copy. IF an attorney did not prepare it, there are probably problems...
Can an attorney, who is Administrator of an estate, be paid to defend a civil suit against the estate?
Alan's answer
|
Answered on November 28, 2023
If the attorney who is representing the administrator or is the administrator does extra work, they can be paid for"extraordinary services." This...
When and why will a judge disinherit someone in a trust??
Alan's answer
|
Answered on November 28, 2023
IF you can prove undue influence, the judge may find your brother committed elder abuse. A penalty for Elder Abuse is losing your inheritance.
How can I get my brother to give me my money?
Alan's answer
|
Answered on November 27, 2023
Is your mother still alive? If not, the power of attorney ended the moment she died.
If your mother is still alive, you are not entitled to...
Is it illegal for the power of attorney to withhold the POA document from me if I want to know what type of poa she is?
Alan's answer
|
Answered on November 26, 2023
Time to call Adult Protective Services. Keeping relatives away from the principal is a sign of elder abuse.
The holder of a Financial Power of...
My mother died intestate in California. My father and her have been living separate since 2010
Alan's answer
|
Answered on November 25, 2023
The two were married. There are thousands of separated couples, who have not gotten a divorce. Under the intestacy rules, they are still married....
In Los Angeles how can I object to the petition for final distribution of a probate estate?
Alan's answer
|
Answered on November 24, 2023
You prepare and file an objection. Use pleading paper.
Make sure the omitted assets did not get transferred by POD, TOD, or joint tenancy.
The...
If two siblings/beneficiaries have power of attorney on a parent’s investment acct,, could one sibling withdraw all the funds?
Alan's answer
|
Answered on November 22, 2023
Take the power of attorney to an attorney.
Is the POA immediately effective, or is it a Springing Power?
Does the agent have the power to do...
How do I get a copy of a poa
?
Alan's answer
|
Answered on November 21, 2023
Probably not. Unless you are an agent or one who has to act based on the agent telling you what to do, you have no right to a copy.
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
The Avvo Rating explained
The Avvo Rating explained