You do not state if any of your relatives have been living in the property. If they have not been living in the property they cannot claim adverse...

My Mother is 94 and lives independently. A friend drives her anywhere she needs to go. What is the easiest way to pay her?

Your family friend appears to be a good person but the giving of cash for her services is a "blade that cuts two ways." If you give the friend (a...

My mother is deceased but had a living trust. My nephew was appointed by the court long ago as successor trustee because I did

Your question indicates a number of issues. First, you state that the Trust names you as successor trustee. Therefore, if you have a copy of the...

I live in Colorado and my oldest brother passed away in California his estate I am wondering about probate

Without a written instrument such as a will, your brother's room mate has no standing to become the administrator of brother's estate; unless they...

Can Medi cal expense out 'last illness' Their claim is for the entire life of the decedent. This does not seem fair to the rest

Your question refers to a Texas Medi cal claim limit but your address is in California. Medi Cal is a California program to provide health care to...

Currently, Executor has full authority under IAEA during probate. Does that authority *continue* after probate is closed?

After probate is closed and the Executor is discharged he/she no longer has any authority over trust property. Probate is closed after all of the...

I'm going through a divorce in California. During marraige, my husband received money from a trust. Am I entitled to any of it?

The question you asked is better answered by your divorce attorney. He or she will know that any inheritance of benefit from a trust is husband's...

My dad is being scammed and has started to act irrational in regards to finances. How do we protect his assest?

In Orange County we have a County Agency called Adult Protective Services. If there is a similar agency in your county they will take a report of...

Their are 2 cases one a Civil and 2nd Probate, the Atty as advised that he will move the civil case to Probate case.

You stated that you are in pro per and have no attorney. If the civil case is moved to probate, the plaintiff's attorney is required to give you...

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I am in CA me and my wife were living separate when she passed. Am I responsible for the debt she acquired.

If your wife died with any assets, those assets may be responsible to pay her debts. Unfortunately, in California, a spouse has a liability for...