Can an attorney prevent the full release of inheritance money for four and a half years from when the death occurred ?

Contact an attorney directly. What is the status of the estate? Has there been a probate case filed? The probate court typically requests status to...

What happens to a filed Calif abstract of judgement after the death of the debtor.

Since the abstract was recorded on the property, the creditor now has a "secured" debt. That means, the debt will be paid from the sale, regardless...

Brother got injured Guardianship ad litem or conservatorship ? what type of attorney would be best for this case ?

I am assuming he is an adult. This would be a conservatorship case. He must be declared either incapacitated and/or unable to resist the undue...

Can successor trustee/agent daughter remove estate planning documents from the home of ailing parent?

Although your father has dementia, it does not necessarily mean that he is incapacitated. Therefore, your sister would not have any rights to act...

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If the spouse of the deceased is still alive, could a child petition to be added as a legal representative of the estate?

If any probate was opened/is required, then it must be filed in Florida where the person was domiciled on date of death. Check with Florida...

A witnessed (2)holographic codicil, is not signed under penalty of perjury. court ordered proof.

The witnesses must sign an Affidavit attesting to witnessing the person signing the Will. The person who lodged the will must get this signed and...

Does my father have to notify my mother that he has made me his power of attorney ?

If your mother recorded the POA or was/is acting under it, then she should be notified of its revocation and the revocation should be recorded....

Do I need to file for estate probate even though my mother has no real estates?

I am sorry for your loss. No probate is required in this situation. Sign an Affidavit of Small Estate to cash the checks. You may not even need to...

You could have two witnesses, but you should have a notary public witness the signature and obtain a thumbprint. It is also recommended that you...

I want to do a petition to avoid probate for estate under $150,000. Can I calculate the property interest of decedent only?

Was the property held as joint tenants? If not, then you will need to first have his share appraised by a probate referee for the county in which...