Can we rent my deceased sister's property?

I strongly disagree with the answer provided by another attorney. I believe that you have no authority whatsoever to rent out your deceased...

Can I hire the same lawyer that wrote my mother's living revocable trust?

You can hire the same lawyer who drafted the trust for your mother. Family members frequently do this. On the other hand, I recommend against...

How do I collect tax and insurance money from my sister as required by the life estate in my mother's trust. I am Trustee.

What you can and cannot do largely depends on the precise language of the Trust. I urge you to consult with a local trust and estate attorney for...

Inheritance rights under California law for an not-officially-recognized child...

Under California law, if he knew you were his child, he had no reason to think you were dead, and he didn't mention you in his will, you probably...

Father died in Ca. without a will. Who gets the House?

You will want to consult with an attorney regarding this particular situation, but here are some basic concepts that will probably be...

How can my aunt gain custody if I'm a minor?

If you are 12 or over, you can request a guardianship yourself. Here's a web page with more info: ...

My brother took my inheritance of $80,000.00. What can I do?

You will need to have a probate attorney evaluate your case. If your brother wrongfully took the money, you may decide to sue him in probate court...

What are my rights as an only child, whose parent passed away in Arizona without a will, and what should be my next steps?

Another place to look for his wife is on the Social Security Death Index: http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ While not every dead American shows...

Is it possible to receive an inheritance while collecting Medi-caid in California without losing your Medi-caid? Can you gift it

I believe it is possible for her to receive the inheritance without losing Medi-Cal coverage, but it will take careful planning by a very...

I will assume that your brother is a resident of California, so California's laws apply. If he resides elsewhere, you must look to the laws of...