Mom's 2nd husband claims she gave him life tenancy - no document exists- in Calif. does a doc. need to be filed with court?

If your mother has a Trust, then the Trust would state that her husband has a life tenancy. Otherwise, a deed would be recorded to that effect. If...

Is it necessary to have a Power of Attorney for healthcare and financial separate from the one in your trust?

I highly recommend you seek the advice of counsel. For a Trust, a Trustee is appointed who may take over the Trust assets while your mother is...

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If you attempt to purchase the property, then you will have to reveal to the court the price of the purchase, and whether there were competing...

My 16yr old daughter wants to possibly live with me. But we aren't sure how her adoptive parents will react. What is best soluti

I agree with my colleagues. She is no longer your "daughter" by law. Your rights were terminated when she was adopted. You cannot and should not...

What can I do to be notified of the progress of a probate court case?

I agree with Ms. James that you could file a request for special notice. In most counties, you could also research the information online through...

If we filed an objection to a person's appointment to be estate administrator, how can we add more information to the objection?

You may file a "Supplement" to the Objection filed before the hearing. It is suggested to do so at least 1 week prior to the hearing to give the...

I agree that you should ask your attorney. It could be that there are objections to the Accounting that need to be filed or heard. Your attorney...

In CA, is there really a 30 day deadline from the date of a person's passing to submit the will to probate?

The Executor is required to commence probate within 60 days of death or it is presumed the Executor has declined to act. However, later submission...

My mother passed away a week ago. How can I get POA over my dad who is incapacitated?

I am sorry for your loss. First look at the POA your mother had, because it might list a successor, which may be you. Otherwise, if your father...

Conservator was put over my moms accounts. mom passed away,accounting done.The estate is to be split 3 ways. I am due 1/3. .

You may have to file a Petition with the Court for an Order requiring distributions to be made. However, it could be that they are waiting for a...