Where to start...what type of lawyer do I need?

You're looking for a probate attorney. You need to file a petition for conservatorship over your father and make yourself the conservator. The same...

If the person died Intestate, I'm trying to say without a Will, can the Heggstad apply or only if deceased had Will/Trust?

Consult with an attorney directly. There is a lot more information needed to better understand your situation and what your potential options are....

Can a Forged suicide note be used as a will ?

You should have an attorney review this holographic will. If it is in the decedent's handwriting and signed by the decedent himself, then there is...

How to address financial exploitation of my elderly mother by my husband?

Counselor Shields is right. You need to appoint yourself conservator and start taking action immediately to protect your mother's interest.

My legal rights regarding my father passing 5 years ago without a Will & my sister did not start probate & took possession.

You will have to file a petition to probate your father's estate and request that you act as administer of the estate. I highly recommend retaining...

Management co. going out of business. Had agreement with them to break lease if buying a house with them. Now in limbo

Unfortunately, your verbal agreement is not enough to get you out of the written lease. However, you can talk to the new management and work out...

Probate and filing in Los Angeles county, Ca. /If Probate code S13100 is not filed by Executor. What happens?

In California, if an estate is worth less than $150,000.00, then the administration of that estate can avoid probate. I do not know the value of...

You cannot be forced or coerced into signing anything you do not want to. The best thing you can do is retain counsel and discuss your legal...

How would i get ahold of my grand parents and dads will? Step mom is shady

If you're a named beneficiary or an heir of a decedent, you are entitled to a copy of the testamentary document. It is not clear if your...

As your father's son, you are entitled to a copy of the trust. It is unclear if your sister is the trustee of the trust. If she is, and she's...