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Need Representation in Redding for probate. Payment on contingency, low income sliding scale or any other assistance. Ideas?
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Answered on October 14, 2013
How much money is at stake? Is there any real property? Was the estate ever probated? These questions would be ones an attorney would ask when...
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How can I have cause of death changed in California?
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Answered on October 14, 2013
It is not likely it can be changed at this time but you can go to the county recorder's office and complete the forms to try and get it changed. ...
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My mother passed and her house is under a contract with the city whom did renovations, in her will she stated only the children
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Answered on October 14, 2013
Where is the property located? If it is a small area you can contact the estate planning attorneys and find out who did the will. That said, have...
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Can I keep Dad's house after his death subject to his mortgage? Do I need to somehow qualify with the bank?
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Answered on October 14, 2013
Practically, once you probate the estate you will likely need to qualify for a new loan. It is best to have the loan and title in your name. If...
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Is a First Amended Complaint considered a response to a cross complaint?
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Answered on October 14, 2013
It would not be considered an answer, but you need to decide if default is the best way to go under the circumstances. Defaults can generally be...
In California, is a surviving spouse liable for the medical bills of a deceased spouse?
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Answered on October 14, 2013
The SPOUSE is not liable for the debt, but the estate is. If the spouse is named as beneficiary on the 401k, that should pass directly. The...
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Can I will my entire estate to one of my three children? My other two children are wicked and deserve to rot in hell.
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Answered on October 14, 2013
I disagree with the other attorneys only with regard to "guarantee". There is never a guarantee - they can contest you will and the other child or...
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How do I use the California small estate affidavit to get a Nevada vehicle title transferred from my deceased mother to me?
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Answered on October 14, 2013
Ask the Nevada DMV what their small estate procedure is (they likely have a form) and use their process instead of CA's process. You should not...
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Can I will my daughter 50% of my estate and monies, 401K if I die in surgery Tuesday. My current marriage is not her dad.
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Answered on October 12, 2013
Generally, yes. You can will all of your separate property and your 1/2 of the community property. If you cannot get in to see an estate...
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My husband and I have been married for ten years. We do not have a will. He has an adult son. Would I have to share the estate?
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Answered on October 11, 2013
Without a will or trust, your husband's son would be entitled to 1/2 of all property that your husband owned prior to your marriage. If he does...