If two children were to lose their parents, would the oldest (if he's close to 18) be able to take care of his younger sibling?

You have to be 18 to be able to apply for guardianship. That said, there is no guaranty the court would grant the Petition. The 18 year old would...

Am I entitled to half of my Mother's home after my sister sells it?

The only think I would add is that you need to deal with this now, not after the sale. You have to probate your mother's will and assert the house...

Define meaning please

Not sure what you are trying to accomplish but do not have anyone on an account as a joint holder unless you want that person to get your property...

My brother is terminally ill and in a coma with no will his only child his adult son is bipolor

From a planning standpoint, not a lot you can do for your brother at this time. If he has assets that will pass to his son, it depends on the...

If 2 children and stepmother don't agree on executor of estate when father dies without a will. How is executor determined?

Since Mr. Taylor is a SC attorney I defer to him. In California, priority would be given to the surviving spouse's nomination, however, the court...

When left a home in a will as the life estate do you have to remain paying rent to the executor of the will

As the life tenant its your obligation to pay the property taxes. Insurance is not entirely 100% your obligation but its complicated. You have no...

Are surviving children,as beneficiaries in a will, required to take some legal action to refuse a benefit such as a condominium?

Your question is not clear but I will try to sift through. Whether the mortgage is recourse or not, if you were to take the property but not...

How to TITLE a Petition in California Probate case.

Not really clear the issue because there is no magic. Your Objection would be Objection of ___________ to Petition for Letters Testamentary filed...

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How long does it take to receive an inheritance from an irrevocable trust after 120 days time has passed?

I think this is a duplicate post. See my prior response. The 120 day period is just a time for challenges to the Trust. The Trustee still has to...

I assume you meant Trustee and Trust not executor and will. The 120 day period is just for challenges to the trust. The assets must be marshaled...