Los Altos, CA
Estate planning Lawyer at Los Altos, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate ... +3 more
Ordinarily, I would expect that the check would come from a checking account that was opened in the name of the estate ("Jane Doe as Executor of...
In California you cannot have non-persons (trusts) own joint tenancy interests. You can set the deed up so that "John Smith, as Trustee of the...
If the will is not signed by 2 witnesses, it does not meet the statutory requirements for a will in California (unless it happens to be handwritten...
If you want to give up your rights to inherit the property at the second wife's death, you can file a written "Disclaimer". However, make sure...
Louisiana's laws are different from virtually every other state in the US, so you need to consult with a lawyer from LA to be sure. But assuming...
You don't provide enough information to give you a good answer. Is the person who granted the power of attorney alive or dead? If s/he's dead,...
Don't let yourself be intimidated by the collection agency. I've had collection agencies tell me that I ought to pay my deceased client's debts so...
The Courts and the government do not send anyone a letter or anything else telling them that they need to initiate a probate proceeding. This is a...
Do NOT sign these papers. Yes, you are giving up important legal rights. See an attorney immediately to determine what your rights are in this...
You haven't provided nearly enough information to give an accurate answer. Presumably your brother would pay you half the value of the house ......