My sister died leaving nothing but a small bank account. I was her Power of Attorney . Is probate necessary?

I am very sorry for your loss. In California you would be able to collect your sister's bank account with a "small estates affidavit", but you...

Who is entitled to inheritance?

The answer to your question depends on Pennsylvania law, but if this were California, children who were adopted "out" of the bloodline would not be...

My mother died in 1987 . some small things have come to light NOW .That I was JUST told of .can her estate be reopen

23 years after your mother's death is too long to reopen the probate. You can try, but I'm virtually certain the Judge will tell you it's too...

Do I have The Right??

I agree with Mr. Armstrong that you need to consult your own attorney to determine what your rights are in this matter. The information you...

My mother has a trust that her second husband set up for her how does she collect on it?

Every trust has different requirements. Without reading the trust it's impossible to tell you how she would collect. Most likely the trustee is...

I am a married man planning to buy investment property with a friend.

Make sure the loan securing the property is a "non-recourse" loan, that you don't use your wife's credit to qualify for the loan, and have her do...

California probate

You need to find a competent probate lawyer in Los Angeles County. Start at the California Bar website: ...

Heir wants to be sucessor trustee howdo i protect my self

If it is clear that the misappropriations of your mother's estate took place before you assumed the role of trustee, then you should be able defend...

Probate, my attorney refused to communicate, final hearing is approaching

I urge you to contact another attorney immediately or you could find yourself with a contempt of court citation when it sounds like he's the one...

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Can I find out if my sibling who doesn't speak to me has power of attorney for our elderly mother?

Powers of attorney aren't recorded anywhere as a general rule. So you have 2 choices that I can see: ask your mother or figure out a way to speak...