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Without a will who would be the beneficiary

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 29, 2018

Assuming she's not married, all children would share the estate equally. It doesn't matter that one is geographically or emotionally closer or that...

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Can my mom apply for Medi-Cal if she has assets?

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 28, 2018

The home is an "exempt" asset. That is, it doesn't count as a resource when applying for Medi-Cal. Her financial assets DO count. Assuming that the...

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I am a POD on my Dad's bank account and named to receive 1/2 of his property on his passing, am I an heir or a beneficiary?

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 28, 2018

Regarding the will, you are both an heir (a direct descendant), and a beneficiary.

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Can my wife and I become guardians to our 1 year old grandson?

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 28, 2018

I'm switching this question to Guardianship. Elder Law? You may get senior discounts some places, but you're hardly elders. Absolutely you are...

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What do i do if the executor tries to take my personal belongings as part of my mothers estate when i have been living here ?

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 27, 2018

Remove your things and put them in storage. Photograph each item you have removed. If you have any documentation proving you own those things, so...

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Do I consent or object?

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 27, 2018

I read it two times. I don't think it makes any sense. My best guess would have to be that the trustee copied a couple of things off the internet...

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I need a good Attorney in Probate Law. I live in Northern California?

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 27, 2018

We’re not allowed to solicit business on this site. But if you use the “Find a Lawyer” feature on Avvo, you’ll find many of us who are close to...

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My brother passed away with no wife or children. Are his siblings responsible for paying for his burial/cremation costs?

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 27, 2018

If you arrange for his burial or cremation, you will become responsible for those costs. Contact the public guardian regarding disposition of his...

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Can I make small non legal changes in a 13 year old living trust, addresses, etc. By typing them in? Does this damage legality?

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 27, 2018

Never, never, write or cross out on your living trust!! Doing that does have legal consequences, and they can be different from what you...

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How do I obtain an Emergency Power of Attorney

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 26, 2018

I'm so sorry for the worry you're enduring. You cannot get a power of attorney over someone. They have to give it to you, which means they have to...