Question: If a joint bank account is created and both owners die within a year or two of one another what happens to the account

If your brother-in-law has a will, it will pass to whomever he decides to leave it to. If he does not have a will, it will pass by California...

If both me and my brother are in agreement of our father's wil do we need an attorney ?

You are not required to have an attorney, but probate rules and procedure are quite technical. There is more to it than agreeing between...

How how do I get power of attorney for my grandmother who has been declared incompetent home I've been taking care of and been ?

I commend you for your devotion to your grandmother. Unfortunately, she would need to be mentally competent to execute a power of attorney for...

I agree with my colleagues. You might check with the examiner who wrote the notes. In some counties, they are accessible and helpful...in other...

How do i create a grant deed?

I agree with my colleagues and would also emphasize that having an attorney create the deed or review one that you create will be money well spent....

Why does my mom have full access to my trust fund but I don't? Is she allowed to spend it or move it to a different account?

I'm sorry you are experiencing this difficulty. I recommend you find an estate planning attorney in your area who gives a free consultation, by...

Timeshares are very difficult to sell, the annual "maintenance" fees can be cumbersome, and dealing with the timeshare companies can be a...

Are Proceeds of House Held in Irrevocable Trust Taxable to Beneficiaries?

I'm sorry for the loss of your father. Yes, you do need to file a 1041, and the distributions to beneficiaries are not taxable to the extent they...

First of all, I'm sorry about your loss. Find a probate attorney who offers a free consultation and bring all the evidence you have with you to the...

In California, do I need an attorney to request a proper accounting from my trustee or can I write them a letter requesting one?

As my colleague stated, you can write the letter yourself. Look at the trust instrument and refer to the section dealing with accountings. You...