Cash a check made out to the Estate of the deceased person.

If you are looking for an example for the small estate affidavit, look at the Sacramento Law Library website, link below.

A practical suggestion would be to contact an experienced real estate agent or escrow officer. They can tell you whether they'll need an attorney...

Father died in April 2013 leaving a trust. One of the rental properties is 50% owned. If I buy the remaining 50% what's the tax?

Your simple question is actually a little more complicated. You really should be asking what is my basis (for capital gains purposes) and what...

Are we responsible for deceased mother's debt from stepfather, 145k money was used to buy a 400k house, an interspousal deed

This is definitely a situation where you should consult an attorney. There are a lot of issues raised in your situation. Even though you are not...

If the successor trustee retains an attorney to assist in administrating the trust the fees will typically be based on that firms hourly rate,...

Does a beneficiary named in a Trust need to agree with a refinance (reverse mortgage) when the Trustee is still alive?

A reverse mortgage absolutely has an impact on you as a beneficiary, because it effectively takes all the future benefit of the property and...

I have financial hardship. I want to find out if I could take my money out of my IRA without having penalties. I am 33 .

You might speak with a financial planner, there may be some creative options that you're not aware of. If your parents are helping, it may be...

I am interested in managing my parents financial well being. Would my parents need to grant me durable power of attorney?

One option, besides just establishing a Power of Attorney would be to establish an estate plan with a co-trustee arrangement. If your parents have...

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If a trust has both separate and community property in CA, how does the PCOR show one house is still SP property of 1 spouse?

A PCOR is required by the Recorder's office for your deeds. The PCOR will spell out exactly what you are doing with that particular deed -...

Generally a Power of Attorney is drafted to 1) give the powers immediately, and 2) not expire. Banking powers are usually included in a Power of...