Once an attorney is hired for probate, how soon until probate ref comes in and does an appraisal?

The probate referee needs to be appointed by the court and your attorney needs to submitted the Inventory and Appraisal to the Probate Referee for...

In a will contest, as long as he or she is licensed in the state, does the location of my attorney matter?

Yes, but not advisable. Unless the attorney has a fabulous reputation in your local court you are better off with an attorney who knows your local...

This really isn't a probate question. The food stamps were a benefit that I believe is personal to him and not transferrable. You should call the...

If an adult child was made a ward of the court in California, will they still be an heir of their parent's estate?

The issue is whether the child was adopted. Only legal adoption would cut off rights of inheritance. Contact a local probate attorney for...

If a person gives you, let's say a diamond ring, out of gratitude for all that you have done for them

If it was an unconditional gift to you during life, it is yours, plain and simple.

Can a omitted child be removed from will?

Your question is a bit confusing. There is no inherent right to inherit. Your grandfather could do what he wanted and the terms of his trust or...

Power of attorney over personal property will I have to return items to the estate due to back income taxes being owed?

You need to consult a local attorney. There are two different time frames and the IRS will approach them differently. If the items were given...

Mom passed away, her husband is a businesses man owns a few shops,houses ..he has a 30 year old son,I am not sure do we (my sist

I agree with Ms. Goldstein. Also, you make no mention of whether your mom had a Will, trust or how title to the house was held. You should consult...

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Are all the powers of attorneys that I've issued in my life publiicly accessible

If you have executed multiple powers over your lifetime, you may want to consider revoking them and filing the revocation in each county where you...

I want to dissolve my trust that my husband and I made. Does he have to agree?

You need to have the trust reviewed. Most California trusts have a provision allowing each spouse to revoke the trust as to each spouses community...