How to I retain our home if my boyfriend passes away and the mortgage is only in his name?

I respectfully disagree with Mr. Fink. Before you make any further payments, you need to see a competent probate lawyer to determine what your...

I am getting ready to sue the excecutor of my mothers living trust and will in california. Everything is done and closed but he

If the person you want to sue was the executor of your mother's will and he was formally appointed by the probate court to be the executor, then I...

What needs to be done if my husbands mother died and his aunt is the trustee?

Since you say your husband's aunt is the "trustee", there must be a trust. Without knowing what the trust says and what your husband wants to do,...

Do we need an attorney to file probate for some one who died instate

You can certainly handle the probate yourselves, but many people are overwhelmed by the procedure; that's one reason they hire an attorney to...

Do my wife and I need to assign Power of Attorney?

A springing power of attorney only comes into effect if you become unable to make your own decisions at some point in the future ("incapacitated")....

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What happens to my underage children if me and my husband die?

I agree with Mr. Sullivan. Every state handles guardianship differently. In California, for example, the court would not be "happy" about turning...

The person you name as beneficiary has no legal obligation to use the funds to pay for any of your expenses, including your burial expenses. If...

POA representation = Conflict of Interest ??

What do you mean that the deceased "named their POA in their will" and that "this appointed POA is being represented by a close blood relative"? ...

Is my current lawyer lying?

You don't provide enough information to give you an answer. A valid contract is usually binding, but what makes you think it might not be in this...

Am I entitled to review all papers of my deceased husband that attorney has retained?

I am not licensed to practice law in Texas, but under the California Bar Association rules the files belong to the client, not the lawfirm - in...