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Under your legal forms section of your website I was unable to find what is called a Medical Power of Attorney document.....
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Answered on January 28, 2017
The document is called Advance Healthcare Directive. If it's not on the Avvo site, it's available online, probably in a fillable .pdf. It has to be...
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What to do when you have real reasons to suspect a real estate fraud? Where should I go to start an investigation?
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Answered on January 28, 2017
I'm not sure why this is posted in probate. It is a family law matter. In general, any property acquired during marriage is presumed community...
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My family stuck my grandmother in a convalescent home after breaking her hip
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Answered on January 28, 2017
Let's assume that your family means well. They genuinely believe that your grandmother can't be cared for adequately at home. And you mean well....
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Yes my son's Ex is trying to knock him out of his share of his son's trust based on CA Probate code 6452. Will this stand?
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Answered on January 25, 2017
From your facts, there is not a seven-year period when he didn't see his kids. So CA 6452 would not apply. But he should consult an attorney about...
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I am heir and administrator of late spouse's estate-- should I get my own lawyer?
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Answered on January 25, 2017
It sounds like the bulk of what the heirs are fighting about pertains to your role as administrator -- extraordinary fees, time to administer the...
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Can an exec/ben of a will buy estate property even though 1/3 of the other beneficiaries doesn't want to sell it to them?
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Answered on January 25, 2017
You specify being an executor of a will. If there is property, I would assume the will is being probated. If the will is silent on the disposition...
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2 physician letters to spring POA. non-notarized statement /declaration ok or or does it need to be a Notarized declaration?
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Answered on January 25, 2017
Signed and dated statements are fine. They should put the statement on printed stationery or something similar which identifies them and their...
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Do you think I can do the probate process on my own? Anyone ever use apeopleschoice.com? Honest advice welcome.
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Answered on January 24, 2017
It is possible, but difficult to do a probate yourself. Attorneys charge the statutory fee, around 4% of the value of the estate assets. If you...
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How is a beneficiary notified of a family trust and what type of time frame should one expect to be notified.
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Answered on January 24, 2017
The time frame is a little slow, but the holidays are a valid reason. Whether you (or your brother) have any recourse depends on the terms of your...
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How do I, as a beneficiary with no offspring, make a friend my legal issue?
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Answered on January 24, 2017
Since your parents are deceased, your right to inherit should be vested (belong to you). All that should be necessary is for you to have an...