Peter S. Myers's Answers (48)

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House listed for sale, no Trust, if she dies before escrow closes does it go to probate?

Peter's answer | Answered on May 09, 2013

You may want it to sell after she dies, for a number of reasons not considered in your question (step-up in basis, reduction of capital gains...

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Block temporary conservator from becoming permanent conservator. Who is in charge of family trust, conservator or current exec

Peter's answer | Answered on May 09, 2013

You ask two questions and raise many more. Your first question is the likelihood of the temporary becoming a permanent conservator. The...

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Are joint living trusts legal in California?

Peter's answer | Answered on May 09, 2013

Because every situation is different (where did the house come from, is it separate property or community property, are there other children of...

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What to do when you can't stay in your rental home can't pay your rent or afford a hotel?

Peter's answer | Answered on May 09, 2013

You will need to find a "plaintiff's lawyer" who specializes in mold cases in your County. They can evaluate whether there is culpability for the...

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Purchased home trusted to me & my siblings. I've a receipt PIF & grant deed. I need a Grand deed. Do need more doc for Recorder?

Peter's answer | Answered on April 20, 2013

I assume the question is whether one beneficiary can "buy out" other beneficiaries of a trust, who are siblings, and what documents are required to...

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Estate advice for elderly needed

Peter's answer | Answered on April 03, 2011

I agree you need to find an elder lawyer to crunch the numbers in reference to this specific question. Note, however, that there are...

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Does a DPOA for heath care have to be renewed every so often? What is the time period? Can you cite the statute?

Peter's answer | Answered on April 02, 2011

A DPOA for Health Care is no longer used in California. In 2000, the statute changed to consolidate all of the related health-care documents...

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How can a personal representative with (IAEA) in a probate be reimbursed for expenses advanced to the estate after DOD?

Peter's answer | Answered on April 02, 2011

Typically, you would report this in the accounting and then include a request for reimbursement in the proposed distribution. You will then seek...

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