The court is attempting to assure that the failure of the institution holding the estates funds will not injure the beneficiaries. The regulations...

Will a home held in the name of Trust be protected from a Medicare/Medical lien upon death?

As long as your father has control of the property, as in a revocable trust, the California Department of Health Care can lien the property after...

If I get inheritance can my husband claim on it if I die

Your inheritance is your separate property. If you die while you are married and have living children your estate may be distributed in one of...

Corporation as asset protection AND inheritance facilitator?

I am an attorney licensed to practice law in California and am ignorant of Florida law so my answer must be general in nature. Many States have...

Can a missing person be found incapacitated in california?

You have asked two different questions. A missing person cannot be considered incapacitated. After a number of years determined by law, you can...

Is it possible to end a joint tenancy without both parties agreeing.

Your question does not state whether your cotenant agrees to change the title to the property to property of a trust. or a tenants in common title ...

My Dad has dementia and will need to be placed in a care home soon.

I agree with Mr. Hodnet's advice in his answer. I add that dementia is an incremental disease and two years can be a lifetime in the diseases's...

If we filed an objection to a person's appointment to be estate administrator, how can we add more information to the objection?

Even though you are dealing with California courts there is a variation of local rules between courts. My first advice is to check the local rules...

COURT APPTED FIDUCIARY NOT PERFORMING. MY ATTY NOT PERFORMING. CAN'T AFFORD NEW ATTY . HOW CAN I INFORM PROBATE JUDGE MYSELF?

You cannot speak directly with the judge. If any party to an action could speak directly to the judge in private (an ex parte communication ) that...

How long does it take to settle a will in probate court after a person dies?

My experience with the LA court is different than Ms. James. 45 days to get on calendar for the initial petition. Four month wait for creditors to...