Dad died leaving no will and my sister is taking everything -- help

From the limited information you provided, the proper course of action likely would be to open probate. Then, if there is no Will, your father's...

When acting under the authority of a Power of Attorney (POA), an attorney-in-fact has a duty to act solely in the interest of the principal. So...

Do I have to record a will with the state ir county?

In California you do not need to record or file a Will with the state or county. Filing with the court is required once probate proceedings begin.

Business taxes for two young companies

I agree with both Mr. Lykken and Mr. Jasper. With any new business, having a plan to accommodate future growth (and the potential for loss) is very...

Information regarding power of attorney

In order to execute a Power of Attorney (POA) an individual must have the necessary capacity to do so. Here, you indicate that your mother has had...

Change in business from independent contractor to sole proprietor (music lessons part of my musician's income). LLC/licensing?

I agree with Mr. Kelly's discussion as to your question (3). (By "business license," I am assuming you are referencing a Business Tax...

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Am I entitled to wife's inheritance?

Any inheritance is not considered to be community property, but rather separate property. Thus, the house and property here would be considered...

I agree with Mr. Barnes, the best place to start is to have a conversation with the lender. In addition to his suggestions, they may allow you to...

Is it wiser to add my two sons to the title on my house, or do a living trust ?

You are correct in your concerns regarding adding your sons as joint tenants. Joint tenancy may seem like a straightforward means of transferring...

I need to set up a power of attorney for my father who currently lives in PA but will be moving with me to CA. What should I do?

Generally, a power of attorney that is validly executed in another state according to the laws of that state (or California law) is valid and...