You need an attorney ASAP. You do NOT have to put up with this. Whether the city chooses to put her in a jail, a mental hospital, or a nursing home...

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I am the executor for my uncles trust. He never married or had children.

Please stop losing sleep. Your uncle's money was his to give away. You were obviously much closer to him than some of your cousins were. As you...

Can we distribute estate cash funds to beneficiaries prior to selling a house belonging to the estate ?

You can, but I recommend against it. Creditors may appear, and you have expenses of administration. There may be expenses to get the house ready...

Is a probate referee mandatory in a probate in California?

Cash doesn't require valuation by a probate referee. But how was the home sold within an estate before letters were issued to the executor?

Do I need an attorney to handle my father's finances.

Are you saying he died in California's, but you live in another country? In that case, you can use a small estate affidavit. If you live here, but...

What kind of attorney do I need to draft me a power of attorney?

You could use a a California Uniform Durable Power of Attorney. It should be sufficient if notarized. Some banks are difficult, but ultimately they...

How can my family an i stop a sister who has power of attorney from keeping away sisters an brothers away from visiting our mom.

A power of attorney is for financial matters. It doesn't give your sister the right to keep out visitors. You could and should contact Adult...

Do I have to disclose a pending IRS tax lien at my closing tomorrow? I plan to pay it this week with proceeds from the loan.

You have to tell the truth on all your paperwork. So if asked about liens, you would have to disclose. But normally the title company will have...

Is the executor legally obligated to reimburse us for the work we did to the house?

It seems that you should be reimbursed at least half of the cost of any repairs. if the house had been distributed immediately to your husband and...

Does my dads separated wife inherit his things?

She will inherit the community property and any joint property or joint accounts. Any separate property that he has will be split between his wife...