Power Of Attorney for my father

Review the POA document to see who the successor agent is, if any. Generally speaking, the probate court does not have the power to appoint a...

Will our property go to probate?

The deed may be valid since your mother signed it by signature by mark. Notarization is only required to record the deed, not deed validity. Your...

What possible options do I have for my father with dementia along with a host of medical problems at a future court date.

Conservatorship may be an option. But what future court date are you talking about?

I need to establish paternity, my father recently passed away, his estate has denied I am his daughter

Contact a local probate attorney ASAP to protect and preserve your rights, if any.

Answer: research Cal Probate Code 13100. Cheers.

Are there any good laywers in San Francisco who will help advise a client about how to go after someone who is doing financial

You should not have a hard time finding qualified attorneys in the S.F. Bay Area who deal with financial or physical elder abuse. Contact SF,...

Lived with my boyfriend for 20+ years. He has a grown daughter. Will I have any rights to his estate if he passes before me?

I agree with all of the attorneys here. You do not have any right to inherit from your boyfriend, absent a will or trust agreement. Have your...

Estate planning steps

When you talk about establishing basis, you need to know that you are dealing with the IRS. When it comes to the IRS, most people would agree that...

What section of California Probate code outlines the abilities of a Special Administrator?

See California Probate Code sections 8540 through 8547. Contact an attorney to assist you.

Can i get a living trust that gives all my estate goes to a friend but such that his wife has no claim to any of it

Yes, you can create a trust that can distribute your estate to your friend and not his wife. Your friend will receive an inheritance from you. An...