Archived
If I have a revocable POA and was served to revoke a General POA is this valid? If my POA still valid?
Barbara's answer
|
Answered on June 17, 2017
You should see an elder law attorney, but you should also contact Adult Protective Services. You say your brother "has abused" your mom's money....
Archived
What should I look for when I am signing off my inheritance for a said amount?
Barbara's answer
|
Answered on June 16, 2017
Please, please, do NOT sign anything without seeing the estate planning documents (will or trust), and consulting with an attorney. If you don't...
Archived
What can I do!?????
Barbara's answer
|
Answered on June 14, 2017
If he's the executor, you may need to petition the court for a court order forcing him to act in the interests of the estate, rather than his own...
Can I sue my fathers estate for sexual abuse he died in Ca.
Barbara's answer
|
Answered on June 14, 2017
I'm sorry for your pain being revived by your father's estate plan. Unfortunately, it's unlikely you could succeed in a claim. California recently...
Archived
How do I change my mother's name on the house to mine,if I can't afford probate lawyer?
Barbara's answer
|
Answered on June 13, 2017
You have to probate the house. It doesn't automatically pass to you without that. There are self-help books on probate which you might be able to use.
Archived
What happens if you decide not to sell house after you signed paper?
Barbara's answer
|
Answered on June 13, 2017
As others have said, she may or may not be able to get out of the contract. At a minimum, she would have to refund the deposit. There may also be...
Archived
How do I find a guide for pro per in California for a contested Will?
Barbara's answer
|
Answered on June 09, 2017
Even though you feel "it is not that hard" to prove your mother did not have capacity when she changed her will, the legal process to challenge the...
Archived
What do one do if someone forges someone's signature for petition of probate?
Barbara's answer
|
Answered on June 09, 2017
Forging a signature is a breach of ethics. I gather that you're saying (1) your uncle died without a will and (2) you engaged an attorney to...
Archived
Why am I being charged so much?
Barbara's answer
|
Answered on June 08, 2017
You should have a signed engagement letter with the attorney. That engagement letter would govern the fees. Since you're on SSI, I would have to...
Archived
Can I leave my home which is the name of my living trust, to my live in man friend, and if so, what are the consquences?
Barbara's answer
|
Answered on June 08, 2017
You can leave it to anyone you choose. You need to realize that because you are not legally married the home will be re-appraised when it transfers.