When I die, will the mortgage that I bought equally with my partner be renegotiated with the survivor of our joint tenancy?

Hello, If you took out the Mortgage together and your partner passes, more likely than not you would be financially responsible for the balance...

No, you cannot abandon your Mother to California. California is one of the states in the union to hold children financially responsible for their...

Hello, Your sister cannot make herself your Mom's power of attorney without your Mom's approval. A legal documents needs to be signed and...

Hello, Yes, with the circumstances that you described, you can obtain a conservatorship of the estate and person of your Mom. It is...

Can trust funds be distributed if a beneficiary does not provide their social security number

Hello, The beneficiary should provide their SS so the IRS is informed that they received this inheritance. In addition, the trustee has to...

My mother died and was not told about it until 3 months later and was cremated with out first contacting me her youngest daughte

Hello, I am sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. You should contact your sister and ask her for an accounting. Did your Mom have a Will...

In California does an elder making someone their agent have limitations?

Hello, Yes -- Limited Power of Appointment. Just put down the powers your father wants your brother to have, the purpose and for how long -...

How can I be certain my children from my first marriage get money from property that is in both of our names

Hello, By getting an estate plan that includes a trust so that the transition can be made efficiently and privately. Consult with your local...

What should be our next step?

Hello, So your sister is the successor trustee of your Mom's trust because your Mom is incapacitated. If this is correct, then it is incorrect...

I am looking for a special needs trust attorney in Sacramento CA?

Hello, Contact the Sacramento County Bar Association for a referral.