I'm sorry to hear about your mother's condition. Unfortunately, it sounds like it might be too late for power of attorney. Your mother would have...

If your are named in a will as a benificiary does the executor of the estate have to file a document with the court?

Hello Jeff, I am unable to review your specific case matter, but I can tell you that you can go to the court house and view the file--that is,...

I consider this a "Landlord/Tenant/Eviction" question. You may wish to post in another category. First, the tenants should ensure that the...

Must you get a lawyer other than the one that drafted the trust to represent you as a beneficiary? This is very likely. The lawyer that drafted the...

Living Trust?

Yes, the settlor--that is, the person who creates the trust, can name you as trustee and also leave a gift for you in the trust. This happens...

Will the house go to me after my mom passes away?

Yes. If two people own real estate in joint tenancy, and one of them dies, the surviving joint tenant then owns 100% of the property.

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Does a Successor to deceased estate Deed of Trust need to file the Will with Court or follow UPC proceedings?

More information needed. If all property was transferred to a trust, then there's no property for the will to govern, but to be thorough, the...

Based on what you've described, I recommend you speak with an attorney about making this change. It is straightforward...for an estate lawyer. For...

Do siblings having a responsibility give them rights to move my private property from the home I lived with my father

Your sibling should be informed that a Power of Attorney ends when the person passes away. Based on what you described (the home is still in your...

What happens if a trust is not funded before the person passes?

A petition under Prob Code 850 (Heggstad) could work depending on if there is sufficient evidence of your father's intention that his assets be...