WANT RENT FOR LIVING IN A HOME IM 3RD OWENER IN

The short legal answer is "probably not". At the moment of your mother's death you became an owner of the home, and California law gives all...

Estate

I'm sorry about your father's death. California law provides that if a person dies without a will and s/he is not married, the estate passes to...

Executore of Estate vs. Me

As Ms. Golant stated, if your mother left a will her estate will be distributed as your mother provided in the will. You will need to contact a...

New Jersey estate planning laws, possible tax liability for assets held in U.S. and Italy

This is a complex legal area. If your grandmother's estate (world-wide) is worth more than $1MM she should consult a competent estate planning...

What you can or cannot do may depend on whether your father had a will. If he had a will, then the property would pass according to the terms of...

What is the process of removing a trustee under WI probate laws

I am not a member of the Wisconsin Bar; you need to consult with a knowledgeable local lawyer. But as a WSU-W alum, I suggest you contact the...

What are a tenant's rights if the landlords pass away with no known heirs under CA landlord tenant laws

If your landlords had no children and no will, someone will find their nearest surviving relatives - who might be their 3rd cousins twice removed. ...

What is the procedure for beginning probate in Houston, TX

I am not admitted to practice law in Texas, so you'll need to check with a Texas probate lawyer, but if you were in California (where I am...

When is probate necessary in CA state

If the house was deeded to you before your mother's death and her other assets are worth less than $100,000 then it would not appear that a probate...

What can we do to take care of our mother who has mental illness

You may need to contact a lawyer who is very knowledgeable in the area of conservatorship law to assist you. This is its own "subspecialty" in the...