Is a will valid if the person who wrote it later got married in California?

You have two issues here. The first is the nature of character of property included in the probate estate, if any. The second is the fact that a...

What is qualified disclaimer of IRA?

Since IRA rules are federal law they are the same for all the states. A qualified disclaimers acts as if the disclaiming party predeceased the...

What can I do to protect my home from a possible lawsuit?

The response from the former adjuster was helpful. The "excess letter" is required, and you could ask for your own attorney rather than just the...

There are a lot of missing facts, such as whether the house has yet been sold, whether someone is lawfully living in it, if it has been sold, did...

Can an LPS Conservator change beneficiary names on Conservatee's bank account prior to Conservatee's death?

Generally a conservator cannot change beneficiary designations on a conservatee's account, but can use those funds for the benefit of the...

Do I have the right to discovery on a car insurance claim?

Thanks to the former insurance adjuster for peeling back the fog. You are almost always better off to hire an experienced accident attorney to deal...

Can a personal representative (trustee) after the decease claim back what grantor owed from estate without action/petition?

The successor trustee is a fiduciary with the duty of utmost care to the beneficiaries of the trust. Compare this situation to a similar probate...

Common Oversight OR Huge Professional Blunder? Probate Estate Home Sale

I sympathize with the stress of fiduciary liability. The decedent was lucky to have you to carry out his last wishes. Stress no more for you can...

How do I find out if someone that is still living has a will

Since your mother is alive, the best way to learn of her intentions for passing on her wealth, if any, is to inquire gently, keeping in mind that...

I have represented clients like you in situations like this. The likely scenario is that you had minimum insurance coverage, or if more than...