If a person is still alive but mentally incapable, As Power of Attorney, can I appoint the Executor of an estate?

There is an order of priority allowed by the Probate Code for appointment as Executor where there is no written nomination, will or trust. The...

Call the life insurance company with the policy information and they will let you know if they have a record of the policy (it may have lapsed at...

Can Power of Attorney autherazation take over a TOD .

I tend to agree with Ms. Straus's answer. However, your power of attorney ends upon your death so your nieces powers as your attorney in fact...

Since your sister in law has petitioned for probate, I assume your mother in law did not leave a trust. I also assume that your mother in law did...

If the oral contract to devise property was made after 2000, it may be enforced by the Court if clear and convincing evidence of an agreement...

Does an IRA account automatically go into the trust even if it is not listed in the trust?

It is normal for an IRA to have a named beneficiary. You should call the financial institution holding the IRA, inform them that your parents have...

Keeping inheritance property separate.

Your question would be better directed to a family law attorney than an estates and trusts attorney. However, considering the basics, you are...

Living trust not distributed by the lawyer. No response from him. Lives in seal beach CA. How do we get this money?

I agree with the concerns stated by the other answering attorneys. Here are a few steps to get you started while you contact an attorney to assist...

The simple answer to your question is that if you file for a conservatorship of your father you have to give notice to his family, including your...

Cant find the actual Trust for my father. Is the Certificate of Trust enough for banks etc since I am a successor trustee?

A bank may ask to see the trust for specific purposes despite your producing the certificate of trust if there are questions unanswered by the...