Do I need to inform my siblings regarding our dad's health even though they do not have any contact with him for 2 years?

I agree with the prior answers. You really do not have a legal obligation to inform your siblings of his surgery, unless the POA explicitly states...

hi although 25 years is a really long time not to claim money, the executor of the will has the duty to contact your brother and make every attempt...

Do my parents need a living trust and will if their only asset is their home and I am already on the title?

I agree that you are talking about different issues. Depending on how title is written, the house may not be required to go through probate and a...

Question on secured notary. Do we need to have original house documents in order to get notary?

Not sure what you mean by "secured notary". It sounds like a promissory note secured by a lien on property? You will need the promissory note to...

My dad passed in GA & I was his beneficiary for his life ins. He had no will. Who is in charge of his truck & bank account ?

You really need to seek the advice of a GA attorney. If this were all in California, then the checks and truck would be divided between his living...

I believe a family member defrauded an elderly relative. Is this elder abuse?

I agree with the prior answers. It really depends on the Uncle's capacity and whether X exerted any undue influence. Uncle may or may not need a...

What are executor fees based on and how much is appropriate for an estate valued at $800,000 in California?

If there is a probate, then the Executor's fee is statutorily based, which can be waived. You may also be able to claim extraordinary fees for all...

If bro & I hold title as TIC, are we eligible for tax deductions on mortgage interest/insurance? Can his ex-wife claim rights?

You have different issues here. Usually one person will claim the deduction for the house. If you are paying the mortgage, etc. equally, then you...

Need to remove power of attorney for my dad from my sister in Hollister CA. How do I go about this?

If your father is still competent, then he can revoke the power of attorney and create a new one appointing you as his attorney in fact. Otherwise,...

Is this true?

This really depends on whether your grandfather had a will or Trust. Those will govern. If not, then your father's children have rights to share of...