When someone dies, how long before property in estate is be divided? How do I protect myself from dishonest successor?

Section 248 and the associated parts concern distribution of assets that area payable to "issue of John Smith", or similar - where the decedent has...

Free of trust

If you sign a release, chances are that you are giving up your right to sue the trustee. If you do not believe the trustee has acted appropriately,...

If I have power of attorney for a person , am I not allowed to ask questions of attorney ?

A power of attorney does not necessarily allow you to act as a successor/replacement trustee, or to get information about a trust. I don't think...

After I sign my name to agreeing on final accounting from executor - how long reasonably will it take be4 distribution?

No distribution can be made without the court's permission. You can ask the executor when the hearing is on the final petition, or you can look it...

What form to use when notarizing a Financial Durable Power of Attorney - jurat or acknowledgment?

Most California powers of attorney use an acknowledgment. You might ask the Ohio title company/closing attorney if they have a preference/requirement.

Do i wave the right to go after the trust if i sign documents releasing the trustee of any wrongful doing within the trust

If you have concerns about the trustee's management of trust assets, you should have an attorney assist you with reviewing the accounting and...

Ex-wife trying to get conservatorship for our 18 year old autistic daughter. I need a lawyer.

If you send me an E-mail, I'll send you the name/number of the local person to whom I refer conservatorship matters.

I was told by the superior court judge. I did not give proper hearing notice in my son's probate case. can you help me?

Especially in LA County, I think you'll be much, much better off getting professional help with this - if you've already had one continuance...

If the trust does not provide a procedure for choosing a new trustee, you will need a judge to appoint the next trustee. If the trust has real...

My Brother Appointed Me His Power Of Attorney & Health Proxy. Can I Petition For A Restraining Order Against His Drug Dealer?

I have filed and succeeded on an elder abuse restraining order filed by a POA. The judge (Santa Clara County) didn't seem fazed by the POA...