How do I go about getting power of attorney over my husband who no longer from dementia is in touch with reality?

Hi. I am sorry for what you are going through. To answer your question: If your husband is lucid (ability to understand who he is, know the date...

My dad passed away & my oldest sister is the executor. The day after she claims that over $125K is missing & more. Please help

I am sorry for your loss. When you say your sister is an executor, do you mean there is a Will nominating her? Or is there a Trust? If your...

What is the proper way to get Trustor's signature notarized after Trust Agreement was executed?

I believe the safest course of action is to have him sign an Amendment to list the new property as included in the Trust and reaffirm the existing...

Gifting/Transferring real estate - what consequences?

I agree with the previous answers and add that a transfer to your brother's LLC will not reduce or change the tax consequences mentioned.

My aunt died insolvent, except for her duplex

Unfortunately, the lender will not hold off on foreclosure. You may be able to get temporary letters issued citing to the court the threat of loss...

Do we need a power of attorney? or several? what about a will & trust?

Hi, A power of attorney will only be effective to take care of you and your finances while you are alive, but become incapacitated. You really...

Property issue

Your question appears to be that you want to ensure you inherit from your grandfather. Your grandfather is not required to distribute any of his...

We need a probate attorney ASAP, but cannot afford one. What do we do? Help.

The probate attorney, in California, receives a percentage of the estate value based on a statutory fee schedule. You are not required to make...

You must be extremely cautious with commingling, because as a power of attorney you have certain fiduciary duties to your mother, which includes...

How long after death do I have to wait to put a house on the market in California?

First, Section 13200 only applies if the real property is worth no more than $50,000. If that is the case, you will still need to file the small...