How do I avoid being personally liable for my friends debts in this case

The above answer is correct. The Petition to the probate court is called a "Hagstead petition." A Hagstead Petition is less costly and much faster...

My mother died in California in April of 2009. She had credit card debt of $50,000+ when she died.

"1. Can they go after the revocable trust assets" Yes. And the trust is now irrevocable because she died. "2. I read on your site that there...

What to do with checks sent to a deceased?

Her bank should allow the checks to be deposited into her account, even when they know of the death. Tell the bank she died and ask to deposit the...

Need statutory requirements for notification and identification for conservator/guardianship

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/seniors/duties.htm This link provides good information. 1. Conservatorships and guardianships are very...

To find the bank all you have to do is wait for the mail.

I do not know who click the thumbs down, but the probate code is very clear on how to get into the box, and "letters" are definitely not required....

Single member LLC electing to be taxed as a corporation?

You have to dissolve the WY LLC, you cannot transfer it. Yes you may be a sole operator. The LLC or Corp give many benefits (notice all the...

Single member LLC electing to be taxed as a corporation?

If a business does business in California, it may not avoid California tax liability by simply forming a business entity outside of California....

Go here: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html Check the "Probate" box. Search "331" Read Probate Code Section 331 to see who to get into the...

Can I sell my house to my child for a $1?

http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/how-to-transfer-prop--to-a-son-w-out-him-being-tax-349109.html And see my answer to your other question.