You do not have to sign the Waiver of Notice of filing of the Declaration of Completion. If you do not sign the Waiver, your brother can still...

I agree that you should speak with the bank to see what they would require to close the account and distribute the funds to the beneficiary. If...

I inherited property. I'm majority owner at 50% with three other siblings. One sibling dies what happens to her share?

You should consult with a probate attorney regarding your question. If your sibling died after your parent passed away and was already entitled to...

My mom turned down for Medicaid,only has $50 left but has home in family trust to be passed to kids,not selling. What to do?

I agree with my colleagues, you should speak with an experienced elder law attorney about your situation. A residence is generally not considered...

How do i use the estates money to pay debts ?

If you have been appointed as the Personal Representative of the Estate and have been granted non-intervention powers by the court, you have the...

My father passed away and my mother is selling the house. dad did not have a will. How does she show clear title to the house?

As one of my colleagues stated above, if the home was owned by your parents as joint tenants with right of survivorship, then your mother will...

My mother has a will made in California, she now lives in Washington state. Does the will have to be updated by a lawyer here?

If your mother's Will is a valid California Will, meaning all the legal requirements for a California Will were met, a Washington state court will...

My Fiancee recently passed away from cancer . Do I have any rights to his property or retirement.

I am also sorry for your loss. Being forced to deal with issues like these related to property after losing a loved one can be very difficult....