Hi, I have a question my father died on dec27 2013 I didn't know un til last week

Hello, As executor of your Dad's estate, she is required to probate the will. This is a legal proceeding where she is given power to administer...

THE trustee of my grandmother's estate sold the only home I have ever known and lived in and now im homeless

Hello, As time is of the essence, contact the Los Angeles Legal Defense. I have attached their link below -- they provide eviction...

I need to get info on a trust fund left for me by my deceased mother, but my family refuses to give me any info on it.

Hello, So since your were a minor at the time of your Mom's passing -- the funds could have been placed in either a trust or an UTMA account. ...

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If our house is solely in my husband's name, in the event of his death, would the house automatically go to me, his wife?

Hello, Generally, If the house is your husband's separate property -- that he had before marriage, was gifted to him or that he inherited -- if...

Can DPOA deposit a check made to the principal into DPOA's bank account?

Hello, Under no circumstances should the agent -- the person given the power of attorney by the principal -- put any assets of the principal...

Temporary legal custody (power of attorney) of my child to my brother/sister?

Hello, Please note that you cannot use a POA to transfer custody of your child to another. As to the forms to file for temporary...

I had power of attorney over my aunt who was in a nursing home when she died. She received social security, medicaid, and

Hello, The nursing home is referring to filial responsibility laws that are in effect in Iowa. The only wrinkle is that it applies only to the...

Hello, Please note that a deceased spouse is not required to provide for a surviving spouse in a will or trust. In the following...

My mother died in 2009. I recently discovered she had a small insurance policy that is now considered unclaimed property.

Hello, It is recommended that you contact the State Controller's office, but getting through to a live person would be a challenge. So I...

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What is the difference between a Testamentary Trust and an Intervivos Trust? Need to fill out a form from County Clerk-Assessor.

Hello, The testamentary trust is set up in the decedent's will and takes effect upon his or her passing. The inter vivos trust is the...