Speak to your own attorney. The attorney for the estate does not represent you. With that said, her brother is not an heir to the money. If she...

Amend the Complaint, have a new Summons issued and serve everyone named.

Ms. Koslyn has given you great advise. I would just add that every person you name must be personally served by someone not a party over the age...

Judges have discretion to give parties and their attorneys a lot of leeway as long as they are not violating any codes or ethics. Attorneys will...

No he would not be required to have you sign and notarize a spousal consent. However, everything you have acquired since your marriage, you will...

I disagree with the previous answer. First California has generally done away with the rule against perpetuities. Second, what you suggest may not...

If there is no judgment of divorce, the surviving spouse is the heir at law absent a will. If there is an extended separation there may be facts...

Your situation is complicated but you possibly have some good claims. Speak with an attorney to put a plan together to ensure you have the...

You have stated a clear set of facts. The reality is, without an independent review of documents and legal analysis, it is difficult to respond to...

Forget what you “agreed”. If it is not in writing either through will or beneficiary designation, it has no legal effect. To get the most of what...