How can I transfer solely to my name the ownership of a condominium without my brother's signature?

I'm sorry about your sister's death. If the trust provides that the condo is to be transferred to you and your brother "outright" or "outright...

My mother-in-law's father passed aways and though he had a will, his assets were scattered.

I'm sorry about your relative's death. Unfortunately, there isn't a really good way to trace assets that I know of. What I usually tell clients...

What do I need to do regarding a home once it has been quit claimed into a living trust and the trustee dies?

While I agree in principle with Ms. Marsh's answer, she is incorrect about the loan. There is a specific federal law regarding transfers of...

Will leaves everything to trust in california does will have to go thru probate

Ms. Marsh is correct; usually the will is a "back up" document to the trust. If there are assets that did not get transferred into the name of the...

My sister died w/o a will. Was not married. She very little assets but 3.3 acres of land. How do I get it appraised for probate?

I'm sorry about your sister's death. If her entire estate (including the land) is worth less than $100,000, there is a small estates procedure...

My mother passed away recently without a will. Who needs to repay her debt?

I'm very sorry about your mother's death. Either Mr. Garner did not read your question carefully or he does not know California probate...

My father passed away 6 months ago. How can I find out whether I am a beneficiary of his living trust?

Although you certainly can ask the lawyer who set up the trust, s/he most likely represents your stepmother. If so, attorney-client privilege...

Is there any difference between a green card holder and a US citizen relative to estate settlement ?

I agree with Mr. Gorton. There is one additional caution I would add, though. If you surrender your green card and continue to own certain assets...

Although the language sounds poorly written, I believe what it's trying to say is the the power of attorney is "good until cancelled" and that the...

Mother passed in 2003. Will never probated. Lawyer who drew up will cannot be found. One sibling of 6 not honoring will.

I agreed with Mr. Olson's answer up to the point that he suggested filing an unlawful detainer action. Under the California probate code all 6...