My mother did not name a beneficiary for her 401k. Is there a way to claim the money without going through probate?

Hello, In general, if no beneficiary was named in her 401(k), the administrator of the retirement account will not release the money unless the...

If I'm my mothers POA, am I responsible for her unpaid bills?

Hello, The POA should state with specificity what you can and cannot do. As her agent, you are representing her since she is incapable of doing...

Hello, As you are already appointed by counsel, it is best that you consult with your attorney. He has all the information on your case and it...

How can I know if my grandfather left everything to me ??

Hello, As there are not enough facts , you may want to first talk with your father and ask for more information. It sounds like he may be the...

Our "Seniors Only" complex was under repairs. The owners moved my husband and me to an inferior apartment.

Hello, Please note that there is a California Senior Legal Hotline (Legal Services of Northern CA) serving the Sacramento area. Their phone...

My sister has been appointed executor by my deceased father..She never submitted my paperwork to the insurance company and now w

Hello, Your sister as executor of your father's estate would have had to probate his estate in court. As the executor she has a fiduciary...

My father died without a will.

Hello, Since your Dad passed without a will, he died intestate. In that situation the New Jersey laws of intestacy would apply, meaning that...

What do I need to put on a quit claim deed, as the exact legal description of a property, that my husband will turn over to me?

There are various websites that can prepare the quitclaim deed for you using the correct language for a minimal fee. I attached the URL of one...

My elderly mother was taken from AZ directly to an extended care facility in CA before she died.

Hello, Sorry for the loss of your Mother. You should determine if your Mom died with or without a will. If there is a will, you should...

How to get false elder abuse claims dismissed?

Hello, It is not clear if there is a lawsuit pending or if you are responding to Adult Protective Services -- either way, based on your...