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My uncle in California la county passed away and he has no living siblings children or parents. Can I take over his house
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Answered on November 12, 2018
No you cannot. However, neither can she. What needs to happen is that you should hire an attorney to go through the family tree and probate the...
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Does the trustee obligated to transfer the property i inherited right away?
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Answered on November 12, 2018
Right away, no. In fact an attorney would suggest that the 120 period after the Notification of Trustee is sent expire before any distribution.
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If i receive an inheritance of a house and money and an on medi-cal and medicare, how much can state take ?
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Answered on November 12, 2018
You can't unless you want to lose your benefits. If you believe you can get off Medi-Cal or even if you don't, you must see an estate planning...
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What is the form # needed to dispute an executor of a will/estate in California?
The only one I could find i a DE-165.
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Answered on November 12, 2018
There is no form. You must prepare an objection on pleading paper stating your grounds for why your brother should not be appointed. Not easy to...
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Can I notarize a copy of my living trust? Copy is not notarized?
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Answered on November 12, 2018
YOU cannot personally notarize it (if you are a notary), but you can appear before a notary, resign the document and it should be valid absent any...
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Can somebody else do the inventory and appraisal of assets other than the Executor?
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Answered on November 12, 2018
Those things need to be appraised by the probate referee. If you want to assist and get private appraisals to give to the PR, that would be fine...
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Do I file in Probate Court or do I file in small claims court the estate is not in Probate
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Answered on November 12, 2018
Unless there is a probate, there is no one you can sue in small claims. Period. There must be someone appointed by the court that you can sue.
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What rights does an executor have when dealing with a deceased members HOA
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Answered on November 12, 2018
If you are appointed by a court and have Certified Letters, the HOA should deal with you. If you are having trouble an attorney can likely help...
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Am I legally recognized as joint tenant with right of survivorship?
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Answered on November 12, 2018
Title controls. It seems your sister may be trying to manipulate you. If you want a specific answer, I recommend you show the title to an attorney.
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Is it required to tell siblings who gets money from the will if someone doesn't have kids and spouse?
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Answered on November 10, 2018
Absolutely. The probate of a will is open and transparent. If you try to hide things that is a breach of fiduciary duty.