A person who dies intestate is a person who dies without a will. Does it apply to married / partnered couples, as well?

Anyone who passes without a Will is subject to the laws of intestate succession unless they have a Living Trust.

My Mothers husband was power of attorney on her trust. She wants me as her son to be power of attorney. How do I go about this?

Go see a lawyer--thats how you go about doing it correctly.

I just got a job offer to be a director of a non-profit. Contract clause to be held harmless?

See a lawyer--review the facts and proposed agreement in person. This isn't "do-able" on AVVO from a common sense logistical standpoint.

What can I do?

The rule of thumb under California meal and rest break law is that employers must provide a paid rest break for every 4 hours of work and an unpaid...

To contest a trust, which I believeto be invalid, do I have to file it in a court of law? I also want to sue the attorney

Unless there is a local rule of court to the contrary, you should be able to file in either general civil or probate court outlining multiple...

What kind of lawyer should I have to help me with my soon to be finances?

I would add an investment counselor---eventually.

I like the prior response. Short of that effort, the Trustee must distribute assets pursuant to the terms of the trust. Any challenges better be...

Would it be a problem If I put with or without my middle initial in Living Trust ?

Just pick a uniformed signature you prefer and use it throughout trust signing.

Yes, that would be a wise choice. Consider a trust for any total assets you retain over $150,000 in value.

How does LLC protect against being sued when 5 sibling jointly own a house?

An LLC will protect your personal assets only, not your business assets. So, yes there is an advantage as long as the entity is properly run and...