Trust/Probate attorney and administrator fees

It depends upon what the trust says and whether there are any assets that will go through probate. The reality is with a $10,000,000 estate, the...

Should I have a will or a living trust or both? Whats the advantage of one versus the other?

I suggest a complete estate plan which includes a trust, will, power of attorney and healthcare directive. Trusts avoid probate and can generally...

My Aunt and Uncle added me to their checking account and said when something happens to us the money is yours. Is this binding?

If you are an owner on the account, yes the money is yours when they pass. That does not mean the sons will not sue you to get it. If they do a...

I was removed as Executor from Dad's Estate and probably removed from Will.

It is unclear if your father is still living. If so, you cannot take an affirmative actions until after he passes. After he passes, if you have...

How do I get the ownership of my late dad's bond changed to my brother and I? We were not named as beneficiaries due to an erro

You and/or your brother will have to complete a Small Estate Affidavit and provide that, along with a certified copy of your father's death...

My sister died without a will in Los Angeles, California. She left a bank account of $13,000 and I would like to claim it.

As stated you will have to complete a small estate affidavit under penalty of perjury and present it to the bank. Along with the affidavit you...

I am a resident of Ohio. My question is, how do I protect my estate from a child born out of wedlock in California?

You would need to do an estate plan specifically naming that child and specifically omitting that child. If not specifically named and omitted...

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What is the meaning of the word "DOES" in a sued?

DOES are unnamed people who may later be added to a lawsuit in the event another responsible party is later discovered. It is a standard "phrase"...

My mother died of breast cancer in October. I wasn't contacted until fifteen days after her death by a friend of hers I don't...

I agree with the other attorneys. If she has additional assets to probate, it will likely be worth it but as pointed out, do it soon.

What is the proper way to request a deposition in family court

A notice of deposition on the appropriate judicial counsel form is the proper way to notice a deposition.