Responsible for deceased parents debts

I'm sorry about your mother's death. If you received no assets from her, then you are not responsible for her debts, as long as you are not a...

What do i need to do to get a car that was in my fathers name but he gave it to me in my name before probate.

As Mr. Tigerman said, if your father's total assets were worth less than $100,000 then you can transfer title to the car by using a small estate...

Our brother has P.O.A for our mom. He doesn't want it anymore. Can he leagally sign it to a sister? Our mom is not capable.

If the power of attorney form permits him to "delegate" some of his responsibilities to another person, then he might be able to do so. But it's...

How can I prevent a sibling from becoming executor of my father's land?

If your sister has not yet been appointed as the executor by the Court, then you can file an opposition to her appointment and a petition that you...

I do not practice in Indiana, but if Indiana's laws are similar to California's, then the CD would not be part of your mother's "probate" estate;...

How do you choose an executor?

That's a good question without an easy answer. The executor is responsible for finding out what you owned, who you owe, who is supposed to receive...

Are trusts (details in the event of deceased trustees) made available to local govt in determining responsibility for property?

As Mr. Mashal stated, if the trustees are deceased, the beneficiaries can petition the probate court to appoint new trustees. A competent estate...

Can probate be avoided when a parent leaves their house to a child? Can the house be titled as "transferrable upon death"?

If you want the house to avoid probate at your mother's death and you don't want to have to claim the rental income, then you need to transfer your...

My wife passed away. How do I get title of the house??

I'm sorry about your wife's death. Since the house was in her name alone, you will either need to initiate a probate proceeding OR you will need...

Father's girlfriend asks to be appointed adminitrator of is his estate, who has been lying to beneficiaries about everything.

I would be happy to assist you with this (my office is in Palo Alto). Your children all have priority to be appointed as the administrator of...

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