Can I go to the deed recorder with affidavit of heirship and transfer the property to my name after paying the recording fee?
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Answered on April 03, 2022
The only way to clear title based on the facts you describe, would be to open probate and get an order transferring title. To confirm this, have...
Would my sons widow have any rights to our 2nd home?
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Answered on April 02, 2022
No, they are tenants of yours. As long as you don’t transfer the home to your son or die first she has no claim. Even if you were to die before him...
How can I prove my dad was legally incoherent when he signed a POA?
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Answered on April 02, 2022
If you are trying to get your father's ashes, the POA is irrelevant. As the surviving spouse, she has the legal right to them. If there is...
How do I contest a TODD?
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Answered on April 02, 2022
Simply put, you need an attorney. You will likely need to file an 850 Petition AND a lis pendens on the property to ensure she does not sell it. ...
Does a widow retain rights on a real estate property if her husband dies but his ex-wife is on the Title and she has died?
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Answered on April 01, 2022
She will likely have to file a Spousal Property Petition or possibly a Petition for Probate. Have the title reviewed by an attorney.
What is a reasonable timeline for closing probate on an estate without a will and with ongoing income? I feel 30 years is long.
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Answered on April 01, 2022
Hire a new attorney. There is no excuse for the lawyer controlling the royalty payments that I can think of. They should have been distributed to...
How can I let the Judge know during case management conference they have no jurisdiction over me?
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Answered on April 01, 2022
It is too late for that. Your answer gave the court jurisdiction over you.
Calif estate question: A beneficiary is asking for audit of father's estate.Will audit be of past 7 years of fathers finances?
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Answered on March 31, 2022
A beneficiary is not entitled to an audit. They are entitled to an accounting from the date of death until the ending date of the accounting,...
How do I file papers to have a judge grant me control over my deceased wife’s bank account?
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Answered on March 31, 2022
A Spousal Property Petition or a Petition under Probate Code Section 850 will be required. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to get assistance.
Do I Need A Probate Attorney?
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Answered on March 31, 2022
If the Charles Schwab account was not in the trust and there was no beneficiary, unless it is address in the trust document itself, probate will...