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My father died in 2010. He owns a lot in Fresno California with a mobile , is still in his name. Can we get a title transfer?
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Answered on May 14, 2015
You will likely have to do a Petition to Determine Succession to Property to transfer title to both the land and the mobile home to transfer to the...
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How do I become the beneficiary of my partner's late mother so that my partner doesn't have to claim it and lose his SSI income?
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Answered on May 14, 2015
You CANNOT designate YOU as the beneficiary. She has already passed. For him to give it to you, he must take possession of it, and the second he...
Step Up in Basis for Joint Tenancy.
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Answered on May 13, 2015
The remaining joint tenants will pick up the step up, and it may be wise to have the property placed in trust if there is additional gain expected...
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Am I liable for any taxes due on interest earned from any estate accts that were not closed after our probate has been closed?
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Answered on May 13, 2015
Possibly. It will pass through to you, but whether you will owe any taxes depends upon your other income, tax bracket, etc. Speak with an...
My cousin in CA died intestate and there are six cousins that are legal heirs, Are shares equal or divided by three families?
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Answered on May 13, 2015
The others have given you good information. The important thing is to add up the people on the first layer of heirs living, including the deceased...
How important are dates when a Trust has been amended several times?
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Answered on May 13, 2015
It will be seen as a typo if all other facts are correct and not disputed. The trust itself will not be deemed invalid due to the minor issue.
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Legal Use of dual last name after marriage & divorce
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Answered on May 12, 2015
Marriage and name changes do not affect inheritance rights. The beneficiary simply needs to show up and claim her share regardless of how many...
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How do I get my daughters name off a supposed deed of the house from a quitclaim that her father had filed before he died
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Answered on May 12, 2015
Before this gets any worse, at least take advantage of a free consultation with an attorney to review title and the legal status of things. In the...
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Motion for Summary Judgment questions
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Answered on May 12, 2015
A Motion for Summary Judgement must be heard by a court, not an arbitrator. You are correct there would be a 75 day notice requirement for an MSJ...
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One of the defendants I am suing never answered my pi complaint. He knows the other defendants well. Can I contact him?
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Answered on May 12, 2015
If he is not represented and he has not answered you can certainly contact him. Whether or not he will talk to you is a different story, but there...