Do I go ahead with the notary and process the forms? Or should I pay for a lawyer to make sure the forms are complete?

You should seek out an attorney to help you for several reasons. One reason is that you don't know what you don't know. An experienced attorney...

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What state must I hire an atty in first.

You will need a CA attorney to handle the real property in CA. Once the probate is open in ca you should be able to handle the non real estate...

If 4 children were left a mobile home in LA worth 80k does it avoid probate - can it be sold ?

No, it will not have to go through probate in California. Mobil homes are exempt from probate under California's probate code. It is a relatively...

What can I do as it seems that the term Power of Attorney means nothing in the state of California.

it is important to know that there are limits on what you can do with a POA. For example, if you are asking the doctors to take an aggressive care...

There is a lot of good information given here for you. I just want to reiterate that this is not a do it yourself area of law. This is what I do...

Can I file a defamation case against him ?

You can file a lawsuit against anyone for anything. There will always be some slimeball lawyer willing to take your retainer. If your question...

What is the law in California that will help me not pay this back there is a special needs trust.

If I understand correctly the person you have cared for has passed away and now the state is making a claim. If this is accurate then there are a...

How Do We Get Dad Declared "Incapacitated " and Protect Him From a Family Member

I do agree with the lawyers who suggest you file your own petition for conservatorship. I only want to point out, that the person who is named as...

I need to get power of attorney but she will not sign anything over to me.

It sounds to me like your issue is more to do with medial decisions rather than financial. If this is the case then, without a healthcare power of...

Will my fiancee lose all his benefits if he commits suicide?

I am very sorry for you and your fiancé. The answer is that it depends on the benefits. Each must be liked at separately. Life insurance for...