What do I need to aquire to make decisions for the next of kin in a death?

I'm so sorry for your loss. If your brother was an adult, and not married, you and your siblings have equal rights to make decisions, since your...

Do I have any claim to my Uncle’s estate?

What a wonderful thing that you had a long and good relationship with your uncle! Not leaving you any money doesn't mean he wasn't very fond of...

To elaborate on the other answers: attorney fees for a family law matter, a conservatorship or guardianship, or a criminal matter would not be...

My mother passed away in 2015 and didn't include her home in the trust. Do I use the value of her home at the time of her death?

You would use date of death value. But how would you substantiate that at this point? Those are enormous swings, and I would expect your value to...

Can a person sign off on a will

Please provide more information. Whose husband? Who is "they", and what do you mean by "to sign off"?

I am wanting to pay off my back state taxes Any thoughts to using a service that helps negotiate a settlement or use a lawyer?

The California FTB is very difficult to deal with. It can be worth trying an offer, but it's an uphill battle once they have a lien. I've had...

Can a will be changed by the beneficiaries once the person who made the will dies?

There's no provision for changing the terms of a will. But if the will is ambiguous, you can petition a judge to clarify. For example, does the...

How to avoid tax refund interception by DCSS

I seriously doubt there is any such form. Child support payments are high priority. They can't even be discharged in bankruptcy.

What is a reasonable POA fee in California? I am both Healthcare and Financial

First, thank you for your honesty in wanting to do the right thing with the money. Do I understand correctly that your friend gave you the money,...

Who are the legal heir to the dad's property ? Is it mother or son ?

Do you mean YOUR mother, or your dad's mother? If you mean your dad's mother, you would inherit, rather than his mother. If you mean your mother,...