How how do I how do I gain title on an estate that was my aunt who was developmentally disabled and never had a will ,

You may Petition the Court for a Probate. You must have a Will, written, taped or otherwise, properly done, or the assets go to the...

How involved does a California probate court manage a 100% owned corporate entity?

I disagree with some of the first answers. The corporation may continue to operate as if nothing happened. One specific advantage of operating a...

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Do I need POA to discuss estate matters? If so, which type?

No. A POA is irrelevant to this situation. You may talk to the executors, and their lawyers. They don't have to talk to you, but they may. However,...

If I am appointed in a probate case, and I need to sell a house, can I enter into a contract agreement?

Likely yes, after you have the Letter from the Probate Judge. However, if a Will has terms that such actions would hinder, then maybe not without...

Only if the POA gives you a power of appointment. I have seen such POAs, and even trust that allow the trustee to appoint a new trustee. But powers...

If you file a removal petition. you may expect a court date and a court hearing. The trustees may file an objection to your petition. At the...

I have a life estate, can my brother forclose on the property

An unpaid lender secured with property has priority over not just a life estate, but a full owner. If your brother is the secured lender, and the...

Can a new business owner sues a former business owner for embezzlement?

Maybe. But not if the settlement agreement settled the matter.

Can I put a petition together for fellow students and parents to sign to get a teacher fired?

Better to file a report with the schools Human Resources Department, with name and contact information of witnesses. A Petition is the wrong...

Do I need to pay transfer tax if I add my husband to the deed to my house?

PCOR is Preliminary Change of Ownership Report. First attorney is right, no transfer tax and no property tax reassessment. Goggle your county and ...