How much will it cost to have a simple will done

There is no one size fits all, but almost all attorneys will give you a range and usually offer free consultations. Many attorneys these days will...

I have been taking care of a sick uncle who had promised me that he would leave me his house the day he dies

There is a potential argument under promisory estoppel if you starting taking care of him for the rest of his life on the promise he would leave...

Do POAs have the right to order someone out of a house who is living there without permission from one person on the title?

The power of attorney has no greater rights than the owner. I highly doubt the sheriff will take any actions without a court order.

You are mixing issues. If the trust allows early termination for small balance the trustee can terminate otherwise the trustee would have to...

Does the probate court in CA. consider "hardship" in the prescribed 50-50 split to one of the heirs (widow) in intestate case.

Why are you assuming your mother in law has any interest? Under intestacy, 100% of community property goes to you as well as all assets held...

How do I get a copy of my deceased father's will?

The probate code has provisions to order the production of the document. The law requires the original be lodged with the court. You can force...

Who names power of attorney

Your mother must have capacity to execute a power of attorney for your mom. Without capacity, the only way to get legal control to make financial...

What safeguards are there for a conservatee whose conservator who may not be acting in the conservatee's best interests?

Not sure what you mean ombudsman? Where is the ombudsman? The Conservator is required to account and report to the court and serve that on all...

What happens when 25% of the estate was left to a company for a specific service that is no longer valid?

You need to discuss this with your attorney. If the body can no longer be cryongenically frozen the gift fails of purpose. This will have to be...

Is Proposition 13 in California in effect, when property is inherited from a relative?

You need to see an attorney. You are asking for a legal opinion. Without specifics transfer of a residence to a child is exempt from...