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What can I do if someone signs my deceased mothers name on a form?

Barbara's answer | Answered on December 12, 2016

The best approach is to not give him the bill. How will you be sure he's paying the taxes? You could end up losing the home if he doesn't keep the...

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I am named the executor of mom's will, in cal it isnt subject to probate.

Barbara's answer | Answered on December 11, 2016

The bank isn't going to let you set up an estate account without letters from the court. The easiest thing would be to open a new account in your...

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Specific Power of Attorney.

Barbara's answer | Answered on December 10, 2016

I'm changing this post to Criminal Defense.

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Can the executor distribute the estate to another family member?

Barbara's answer | Answered on December 10, 2016

As others have said, your niece will receive your late brother's assets. If she chooses to share part of that with you, that will be a gift...

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When the house is joint tendencies does it go to the estate?

Barbara's answer | Answered on December 07, 2016

If it was truly joint tenancy, then it is NOT part of the estate. It automatically passes to you. If it belonged to you and to your mother as...

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How can I prove legally that my mother is delusional?

Barbara's answer | Answered on December 07, 2016

As the other attorneys have said, your mother needs medical attention. If she won't get it voluntarily, you can file for a conservatorship....

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Mother has pre printed will, no withness signed that I know of

Barbara's answer | Answered on December 06, 2016

I agree with consulting an attorney. An hour's consultation can clear up a lot of potential issues. I don't see what other name you would put on...

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I have a beneficiary set to inherit approximately $100k. Will he lose medi-cal eligibility?

Barbara's answer | Answered on December 05, 2016

If the son receives SSDI (Social Security Disability), there are no asset or income limits. These benefits are received based on his prior...

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How can I receive compensation verbally promised several times these past two years now that the estate is intestate and in prob

Barbara's answer | Answered on December 04, 2016

Legally, you are a creditor. You can file a claim in the probate for the value of the services you provided.

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Do I have a case.?

Barbara's answer | Answered on December 03, 2016

I'm sorry for your distress. This is a long post, but you don't explain who "they" are, how "they" got control, or what your relationship to the...

Barbara A. Sonin's Answers (1504)

What can I do if someone signs my deceased mothers name on a form?

I am named the executor of mom's will, in cal it isnt subject to probate.

Specific Power of Attorney.

Can the executor distribute the estate to another family member?

When the house is joint tendencies does it go to the estate?

How can I prove legally that my mother is delusional?

Mother has pre printed will, no withness signed that I know of

I have a beneficiary set to inherit approximately $100k. Will he lose medi-cal eligibility?

How can I receive compensation verbally promised several times these past two years now that the estate is intestate and in prob

Do I have a case.?