My father died in 2007, March. He left a will in my care - I'm not the executor. Can I Probate the will?

You need to contact a probate lawyer where your father lived. If Texas law is similar to California's laws, you can petition to be named the...

When property is titled in name of trust and is inherited property can this be or should it be placed in probate?

This sounds like a duplicate of another question; please refer to the answer I gave to your other question. If the property is titled in the name...

What is the best way to deal with a property that has prop 13 taxes? The property is in a trust, a grandchild would like to buy

Buying the property from a trust would not retain the property taxes. Prop. 13 is a parent-child exclusion. There is a different proposition that...

What property or assets are subject to probate in California?

If property is titled in the name of the living trust, it is not subject to probate in California. The same is true if it's located in another...

Can I put my daughter & son-in-law on the tittle w/me - I wil be the only one on the mortgage

Putting your child's name on the title to your home is a TERRIBLE idea for a number of reasons. My colleagues mentioned some of them. One thing...

Does being a resident alien affect my estate when I die?

Both Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Barry are correct as far as their answers go. Estate (and gift) tax planning for a non-US citizen is potentially much...

If your mother lived in California, then the trustee is required to send you a Notice that the trust has become irrevocable and that you are a...

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Why my lawer is taking him so long to get the 1099

The bank sends the 1099 form to the address it has on file. It might be going to your mother's former address. If you are the executor (or the...

I am a California resident. Do I have to have my will signed and witnessed in California to be valild?

The short answer is "yes". The longer answer is that the will needs to be valid under the laws of the state in which it was created in order to...

How do my brother & I get POA for my mother that has Dementia?

Only your mother can give you power of attorney. If she has dementia and no longer has the legal "capacity" to name you as her agent under a power...