If this is money distributed via a will, your sister's will should now control what happens to her share. If she did not leave a will, the money...

You don't explain what the plan is for the house, or whether anyone is living in the home. If you are living in the home and she is not, you should...

I can't tell from your answer whether the boyfriend is abusing his power of attorney, or if so, how. The power of attorney only covers financial...

Can I avoid Probate using Division 8. Disposition of Estate Without Administration {13000-13660}?

You will need at least an abbreviated probate procedure (Petition to Determine Succession to Real Property). But that can only be used if the total...

You are correct in thinking that your father's inheritance from your stepmother goes to someone, because your stepmother died first. Because your...

I'm so sorry you have been used like this. You need to meet with a family law attorney immediately. If she hasn't actually filed yet, you could be...

As the others have said, you can move in. If only your mother was living there, and it's now empty, it would even be a good idea to move in....

My executor brother is preventing me from staying with my mother, who is 88. Can he legally prevent me from staying with her?

As Mr. Shields said, an executor handles things after your mother's death. Unless your brother is conservator, he cannot restrict visits. If your...

SSDI & Receiving distribution from SNT?

It’s best to keep the SNT operating properly— that is, for your trustee to not give you cash. Public benefits change all the time. You wouldn’t...

How complicated can it be for a trustee to manage a First Party SNT for a benficiary?

It’s somewhat complicated, but not as complicated in your case as if you were on SSI. The important thing is to have a proper first-party SNT done...