I have Power of Attorney for a friends banking,can they come at me for a ANY of his finanacial obligations?

No, you are not liable for your friend's debts; just because you have power of attorney does not change that.

My mom recently passed in May, 2012. She left a will in a safe deposit box. What forms are needed to open the Safe Deposit box?

I agree with Mr. Staub. Under California law, a bank is "supposed" to permit you to open a safe deposit box for the express purpose of looking...

I disagree with both Ms. Johns and Mr. Rodgers. First, you need to look at the trust to see if it permits "non-pro rata" transfers. If it does...

My grandfather has a reverse mortgage. His spouse has passed away and wants to add owners. Can he do this?

Most reverse mortgages require that they be repaid in full if there is any change in ownership. Your grandfather would need to check with the...

Is there any kind of limit in California to how many times that i can give a property to my wife ?

Your question is not clear. As to how much property one can give to a spouse, the answer depends in part on whether you and your spouse are 'US...

For probating a will, what is the purpose for the affidavit for collection of personal property?

Because of time and cost. If the estate is worth (for example) $140,000 and it's probated, then I am entitled to charge $5,200 to assist you with...

How can I obtain a hearing to probate a will?

I agree with Ms. Meagher-Leonard. If you plan to mail these forms to the Probate Court, make sure you two-hole punch them (or the forms will be...

Can a file a claim against the estate?

You might be able to claim that you were an employee and, as such, would be entitled to file a claim for your wages. You might be required to...

I have been helping 81 year old lady- her family now is threatinging to have me arrested for eleder abuse and robbery.

Be extremely careful about what you do - it is not unheard of that Adult Protective Services will decide that you are committing elder abuse and...

If the notice was mailed (for example) on April 13, 2012, and you waited until August 1, 2012 (for example) to request a copy of the trust and the...