You can if he agrees to it but inheritance is separate property and you are not legally entitled to it.

How much time is given to find an estranged sibling to settle a life insurance policy?

If your brother is a beneficiary of the policy, if he cannot be located it will go to unclaimed property. It will stay there until he or his heir...

Is my mother responsible to pay for her dying husband of 16 years burial? His children have a POA

It is health-care power of attorney yes they have the right to do it. If not your mother as next of kin would likely have the say.

Can money owed to me be collected to pay federal restitution even though federal government is garnishing my social security

The government certainly can take the money, but I wouldn't let that detour you from trying to claim it. If they take it, that puts you one step...

Mother passed away had a small trust bills were paid remainer split between 5 children ($2700) Trust closed.

The other attorney's have given good advise. Contact the credit card company, explain the situation. Most of the time the credit card company...

Can my cousin's house be exempted from Medi-Cal recovery (in CA)? I am trying to help her kids keep the house.

This is a complicated situation with many considerations and likely different options. Sit down with a probate attorney. Many offer free...

Inherited investment account at hard money lender, but they wont let me cash it out

Mr. Shultz is correct. I would recommend having an attorney write a demand letter. It is quicker and easier than small claims and the contract...

Yes. An estate of ANY kind, over $150,000 is subject to probate. You should speak with an estate planning attorney to do a simple estate plan...

I am pro se in NJ. I am told I have to hire a CA attorney.

Mr. Pedersen gives you very clear and specific advise based upon your facts. A process server will be fine to serve a CA resident however you...

Need police report for guardianship trial.

You would have to get a subpoena and often time police departments don't release those types of report. Did CPS get involved? If so, contact them...