Do we need a probate lawyer?

The first question to ask is whether your aunt had a trust in place at her death and whether her real properties are properly titled in the trust. ...

I just finished creating a trust. Now, I need to re-title my property. What should my title look like?

It is unclear from your question whether the new trust you created is for you alone or for you and your husband (more common.) You also need to be...

Widowed mother passed away in 2013. She had a Trust. What form do we file for her 2013 Federal taxes?

Your sister should prepare your mother's last income tax return using your mother's SSN. It should be label "final return." If any taxes are...

Probate-I have received approval to be the Administrator in the Probate case what is my next step?

I am all in favor of empowering people to handle their legal affairs without the expense of lawyers if at all possible. This is possible if the...

My uncle passed away three months ago in California. Do I Have to Pay Any of his Final Bills including funeral costs, taxes etc.

You have no personal liability for your uncle's debts. As the named beneficiary on the PUD account, the account funds go directly to you by...

You do not have personal liability for your deceased husband's credit cards that unless you signed the credit application. Your separate property...

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Must probate be opened in California on an estate valued at an estimated 350,000 in real assets and 200,000.in liquid assets?

As stated by the other lawyers who have responded it appears a formal probate may be required, necessitating the assistance of an attorney. I...

Must probate be opened in California on an estate valued at an estimated 350,000 in real assets and 200,000.in liquid assets?

As stated by the other lawyers who have responded it appears a formal probate may be required, necessitating the assistance of an attorney. I...

I am interested in a an apartment for lease, but the landlord is in chapter 11 bankruptcy. What does that mean for my lease?

If the bank forecloses and takes over the property you will be at the mercy of the bank as to whether or not you can continue to lease the...

Can I put half of my c.p. interest in a house into a living trust or do I have to sell the house as required in prop. settlment?

Assuming you are divorced and you and your former husband continue to own the property together, it is no longer "community property" as there is...