Is a notarized note enough or can a will override the note?

Hello, If your Mother in law wants to leave you the family home that she currently owns, then it should be reflected in her Will or Trust. A...

Hello, Since the property is outside of the CA probate jurisdiction, it will not be handled by the probate court. You may need to consult with...

What to do if a will was never probated?

Hello, Contact the executor to probate the Will. If there is no movement, it is recommended that consult with a local probate attorney to...

Can my sister, the Primary Trustee of our Mother's Trust, make the decision to sell 30+ acres of property without our approval?

Hello, Since your Mom has capacity, if she was unduly influence to make her Trust irrevocable she should contact an attorney to explore undoing...

Who has rights to my brothers ashes his wife or his adult children?

Hello, Unless he had a document that stated otherwise, his wife would have rights to his ashes. The children may want to ask her for them.

My sister is giving my mother a "monthly allowance" but my mother has money, money she's worked for all her life, can she dothat

Hello, First you need to determine if your sister has your Mom's power of attorney. The best way to do this is to ask Adult Protective Services...

Hello, Unless he has the ability to give you his power of attorney you will have to apply for adult guardianship. It is recommended that you...

Im contesting my moms alledged will that my half brother n his girlfriend produced n also signed as her witness too.

Hello, It is recommended that you take all of your evidence to a local attorney who does probate litigation. It is suspicious that the...

Hello, You may want to ask the bank what are is their policy in this situation, but it is certain that you will need a death certificate.

Can I hire a lawyer to be an executor for a relative's will?

Hello, As executor you can hire counsel to assist you with the administration of the estate. Generally the fee is paid from the state. The...