Why am I being charged so much?

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...

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?

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.

If someone has a mental disability can they be forced to sign documents?

What "monies" is the father demanding? The son should pay his share of property taxes, utilities, and the mortgage payment. Just because he owns...

Can a 16 year old inherit/own a house in California?

He should really have an attorney draft a trust and put the home into the trust. He can appoint a very trusted person to be trustee of the trust...

The change in your mother's health in the past year and a half may be sufficient for her doctor to write a note saying she no longer has capacity....

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What kind of power of attorney do I need to write?

Besides a power of attorney, you need a very clear, detailed partnership agreement that is written and signed. It needs to cover all the...

How can I get temporary custody of my nephew if mom isn't fit and dads in prison?

You would have to petition the court for temporary guardianship. If the mother's mother supports your petition, it would be likely to be...

Father died left no will need to put deed in my name can this be done without going through probate ?

No, it can't be done without probate. And your siblings disclaiming wouldn't automatically give you the property, because their children's would...

For estate planning decisions to be valid for an elder adult what type of medical evaluation is required in California?

As Mr. Benton said, there is no testing which is required to make an estate plan valid. The estate-planning attorney should speak with you father...

First, if you're administering an estate where there is, or is likely to be contention, I would strongly recommend you hire an attorney. His or...