My mother recently passed away and left a bank account with $13,000.00. Who is entitled to funds

I have the greatest respect for Mr. Fink, but I believe he mis-read your question (I presume he thought you said the bank account had $130,000 in...

If this is a "contested" hearing (which it is from your description) and the other side has a lawyer, you are extremely foolish not to have your...

In California there is no such thing as a "fictitious deed of trust". What you would record is a trust transfer deed or a grant deed in which you...

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I'm sorry about your grandfather's death. You can file a "petition to compel an accounting" of the trust in the probate court located in the...

Can payable on death CD be added to the trust after the owner has died and there are beneficiaries listed?

The short answer is no. If the CD names beneficiaries, then it goes to those beneficiaries even if there's a trust or a will that leaves the CD to...

Can a not American Citizen be an American citizen legal guardian?

Yes, as long as she is here legally California law will permit her to be your guardian. I suggest you check the Santa Clara County Superior Court...

My mom had a will and left me her half of everything

No one can answer that question without looking at the will. If it says you have to wait until your father dies, then you have to wait until your...

My father passed away about 2 weeks ago I.m fairly certain life insurance was listing me as 1 of the benificaries

I'm sorry about your father's death. You say your uncle has been controlling all of the financial information. With what authority? If he was...

Mom died naming son only executor. He wants daughter to share duties. How can this be accomplished? Thanks!

If this were California, your brother could nominate you or your son to be co-executors of your mother's estate. He could also just "hire" you to...

Legal document needed to start probate and legal document needed to access rental occupied by the deceased?

I am very sorry about your mother's death. I suggest that you contact a probate lawyer in the city/town where your mother lived. Find out if...