Can I challenge a sibling to become executor of estate of my mother if my sibling has petitioned? If so how long do I have?

The fact that your sister lives out of state does not mean she should not be entitled to administer your mother's estate. She may have to be...

I am my son's conservator and IHSS worker. Can I assign someone to take my place if I die?

I believe you have asked this before. You cannot assign another person to take over as conservator. A court must do that by the person filing a...

I am my son's conservator and IHSS worker. Can I assign someone to take my place if I die?

I believe you have asked this before. You cannot assign another person to take over as conservator. A court must do that by the person filing a...

You cannot assign this duty to anyone else. A new Conservatorship Petition will need to be filed if something happens to you appointing a...

Power of attorney

It really depends on your mother's capacity. If you believe she is using the POA to misappropriate your mother's assets, then you may file a...

Grandma had two children fighting over who should be trustee. She decided neither one should be and was seeking to have BofA

Since the court is already involved, it is best to file a Petition for an Accounting from the Trustee and the Conservator (if any). You may also...

I need to file a Motion for Funding the suspended trustee's legal fees for Probate litigation. Is that legal for me to do?

You could file the Motion on your own behalf at your own risk. In litigation, attorneys will require a minimum retainer. Some attorneys may take a...

Hello, when you have filed for Guardianship for minor children and need to have one absent parent sign their document.

The court could dispense with notice, but you must first show that you made a due diligence search for the parent. File an Affidavit showing that...

My brother opened a probate and is in charge of our mother's estate. I am older. Do i have seniority to be in charge?

You and your brother have equal priority. If you want to be in charge, then file a competing probate Petition. The court will decide. Ordinarily,...

I filed an unlimited lawsuit in LA Superior Court. Can I give the papers to a neighbor to serve the defendant OR

Anyone over the age of 18 may serve as long as they are not a party to the case. The neighbor must complete and sign the Proof of Service. Then you...