Hello, Contact your local county recorder for information on fees.

How is a decedent's interest assessed?

Hello, I have attached a link from NYS Surrogacy Court that provides information on probate. If you have further questions, you may want to...

Can I prepay the taxes/settle Mom’s estate preemptively or is there anything I can do while the POA remains in force? Thanks!

Hello, when you visit VA, set up a consult with a VA estate planning attorney. Some attorneys provide complimentary consults.

Can either or both of the trustees be changed? If so, how and by whom? What if a trustee no longer wishes to serve?

Hello, There should be language in the trust that provides guidance on how to replace a trustee. It is also recommended that you consult with a...

Can we "force" my uncle to stay with my mom? Can we file a restraining order against the friend? Can we get the money back?

Hello, If he does not have a Durable Power of Attorney or Health Care Directive naming someone to take over when he is incapacitated, then you...

How can we protect his assets (owns 1 home-paid off, Roth IRA- $25,000), if we decide to apply for Medical and he qualifies.

Hello, Do not transfer anything until you have spoken to an attorney experienced in Medi-Cal planning. AVVO or your local county bar...

Hello, The father can leave his assets to whoever he wishes. There is no obligation -- unless the child is a minor -- to leave assets to a...

Hello, Since your Dad passed without a Will, he died intestate and the intestacy laws of CA. would determine how the assets are to be...

If my husband predeceases me, will I need to give his family notice of the trust? i.e. are they entitled to notice as heirs?

Hello, It depends on the terms of the trust, but if you are going to be his trustee upon his passing, the beneficiaries that he designates would...

I have a question. I live in my grandmother's home in west virginia. I have lived here since I was 2 years old . My 11 year old

Hello, Sorry for your loss. If your grandmother had a trust or Will, that will determine who gets the house. If not then the intestacy laws...