I'm sorry this happened. You would need to reach out to probate litigators in your area to see whether anyone is willing to pursue this for you....

Legally, you're not correct. There's nothing about a POD beneficiary designation or a TOD deed which prevents enforcement of a debt. Those who...

It is possible that the wife was given lifetime rights to the properties and other assets. It is also possible that your father decided to give his...

It appears that you would be entitled to claim the life insurance. You would need death certificates for both your sister and your brother-in-law....

Go to the county Recorder's office and ask to see the last few deeds. There will be a modest fee to print copies.

Because your name is not on the deed, you can’t just “remove his name.” You may be able to do a spousal property petition, or you may need a full...

Everything the daughter is doing is legal. In California, a joint tenant (or their agent, like a conservator) can pull their share out of the joint...

It would be ideal to consult with an attorney, partly so that a neutral third party can testify what your father's wishes are, if anyone contests...

Just having beneficiary designations could potentially be enough, but there can be problems if a beneficiary dies before your parents. A trust has...

Are you able to generally understand legal documents, enough to tell whether the trust gives you a share of the estate? All a Heggstad petition...