Put 15% down help son buy house in CA. He borrower & makes paymt on loan.Title sould be joint tenants or tenants in common ?

If your son is paying you back the 15% and you hold a Deed of Trust, then you are not an owner of the property at all. Instead, the property is...

California law, Can a spouse take all the money out of the bank if their spouse is hospitalized and may be dying ?

You need a lot more details in order to get something resembling an answer to this question. Your additional details have nothing to do with your...

Mom died, 2 surviving children , me, brother. she had no will, POA Brother won't give me/split any property! any rights for me?

I am very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. In general, Power of Attorney authority ends at someone's death. Personal possessions are...

My mother was appointed the executer of my grandmother's estate over 10 years ago. She has not settled the estate. What to do?

The probate court can not jump in and force a probate; for a variety of reasons, many people who are deceased do not have estates that require...

How to get letter of administration when there is no will.

I am so sorry to hear about your son's passing. It is never easy to lose a child. I am licensed to practice in California only so this is not...

At what point do we need a lawyer?

Has the uncle agreed to sell his portion of the property. He can't be forced into selling his half. Does anyone live in the home? How is their...

How do I know what direction I need to go with Probate

The basic structure of a probate is similar among the various states, but there are certain thresholds and quirks that vary among them. The best...

Generally, when you are adding your spouse or RDP, it is considered a gift and would therefore be exempt from transfer tax. Cal. R&T 11930. ...

When do I need to pay LLC tax in California?

Yes. Your annual tax is due by the 15 day of the 4th month after the beginning of your taxable year, which began in August 2012. As such, the...

Who has the right to claim my 19 and 7 year old on their taxes? My oldest son and his wife or myself?

You will really need to speak with a tax professional regarding this situation. There are issues of support and earnings in this question that...