Los Altos, CA
Estate planning Lawyer at Los Altos, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate ... +3 more
I don't do guardianships, so if someone who does practice in that area responds, that person will know more. You do not need to file anything...
There are significant potential capital gains tax consequences and potential gift tax and property tax consequences, too. I suggest you see a...
As the other contributors have said, you can do it yourself, but if you do it improperly, there won't be any "do overs" after you're gone. The...
First of all, if the owner of the condo is the husband and he is deceased, no one can transfer the property unless/ until it is probated or a...
You will need to file an "ex parte petition" with the Court asking the Judge to put the money from the sale of the house into a "blocked account". ...
If you don't know her social security number, you'll need to write to the Social Security Administration in Washington DC. It takes several weeks...
The general answer in California is that you are not liable for the debts of the person who gave you the power of attorney, unless you co-signed on...
The probate code provides that the lawyer can charge a fee based on the value of the home as appraised by the court-appointed probate referee. If...
A "will" and a "living will" are two entirely different things. A "will" determines who receives your property after your death. A "living will"...
Mr. Frederick is only partially correct. The property tax laws permit a parent to pass their personal residence of any value to their children...