Where state do I get a lawyer?

It wouldn't have mattered if Mom signed that document. When a child is put on as a joint owner of a bank account or a joint tenant on a home, that...

I'm a Black Sheep. My brother has always been the favorite, and has always been treated like a king.

I'm sorry for your learning disability. Have you asked social services whether there's any job training program they could enroll you in? You might...

I live in California. My question is about probate.

Assuming you are not married, your children will get the house -- but not automatically. It will have to go through probate. There are expenses to...

The property being in probate wouldn't change the administration of the property. The manager would be handling it on behalf of the executor. He...

A will was created stating I can live in a house. Can I stay there if the executor wants to sell it?

You should consult with an attorney. It depends on (1) the other assets of the estate, if any; and (2) the provisions in the will. Probate expenses...

You are never required to have an attorney represent you in court. But a will contest is a very complicated undertaking. The will is invalid for...

I was served a summons to pay my past due rent and late fees. I was planning to pay in full tomorrow. Now what do I do?

What specifically were you served with? What is the heading on the paper?

Dad recently died. 3rd wife provided Will signed in 2015. Will is missing sections (Gifts & Distribution).

A copy of a will is not likely to be admitted to probate when there is another, later, will. You should challenge the 2015 will, as it clearly is...

You can't "take over" power of attorney unless you're named as the alternate agent and the current agent resigns in writing. If you're not named as...

If i gave my attorney 5000 to do a case because he said that's all I was going to half to pay can he put a hold on my trust

You should have a written fee agreement with the attorney. He cannot charge you more than was agreed. It's also hard to see how he has the right to...