Yes, your brother gifting his half of the house to you will cause a 50% reassessment. So, for example, if the house is being taxed on an assessed...

Can I do anything about an older sister in charge but is abusive towards me and shes in therapy?

You should be grateful your sister is continuing to give you money from your mother's funds. As time goes on, she may not be able to do that if...

How do I as the beneficiary of my father's trust write a formal request to the trustee for the original trust

As Mr. Rahn said, there is no formal format required. You just send a letter, stating your name, that DECEDENT was your father, and that you...

Ideally, you should have asked this question before receiving the check. The other attorney was incorrect when she said private attorneys don’t...

how much time do I have to move if sold

The new owners are going to want to move in immediately upon buying the home. If there are other assets, you could ask the trustee for enough of an...

I’m so sorry for your situation. Yes, in most cases they can do this. Kudos to you for trying to stand by your wife. But are you doing right by...

Considering an irrevocable trust to prevent Med-cal from putting a on my property at death. Is this this the best way to go?

You don’t indicate your age or what services you’re receiving Medí-Cal You sound as though you are a relatively young person. Medí-Cal can only...

How do I sell Mom's property without will

If a probate is necessary, it can be done “intestate” without a will. Someone will receive a letter saying what the balance is on the reverse...

If probate is necessary, it should be filed in the county where he died or where he owned property. A full probate is required if he died owning...

Eviction of squatter?

So your mother spent a year and a half caring for your father, her ex-husband? And now you are in a rush to kick her out? She might have a case for...