The term executor includes the executor, personal representative, or administrator of the decedent's estate. If none of these is appointed,...

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How can I keep my stepdaughters with me?

You should contact the legal aid society in your area. Given the age of your step children they would have a say in who they want to live with. ...

Can any judge sign an Order To Show Cause?

Yes, absolutely. A judge is a judge regardless of what department they are in. It is superior court and regardless of the various departments he...

All questions are listed above. His blood relatives are unreasonable and impossible to deal with.

I am just going to address what you should do next. Contact a probate attorney in your area and get a probate started. You do not have to give...

Can a adult social service go through my grandmas bank account without her or my consent

They want to make sure your grandma is not a subject to financial elder abuse. Why are you worried? If you have nothing to hide and grandma...

IF in a facility paying the bill & the money runs out, does she have to move? Will Medi-Cal help? Do they want the $ back?

As long as she states on her Medi-cal application that she wants to return home the home is exempt. She cannot have more than 2k in her bank...

Is it ethical for an attorney to have his fees paid by a client’s daughter, while preparing documents that benefit that daughter

Sounds like it could be a problem but it depends upon a number of factors. Was that your father's idea or your sister's idea? Has your dad ever...

What happens to my living trust after divorced in California?

Yes absent a revocation. See an estate planning attorney and have them prepare a new will and revocable living trust for you that revokes all...

Is this Elder Abuse?

Maybe. Based upon your prior post your friend is 61 years old so she does not qualify as an "elder" under the statute for elder/dependent adult...

What are the estimated court fees for probate? In what order do the court fees come? i.e.; starting probate, administration

I have a page on my website that covers basic attorney's fees and probate referee costs. You take the market value of property without deducting...