What kind of proof should a merchant ask for before returning a customer deposit to his beneficiary?

The trustee of a decedent's trust, like an administrator of a decedent's estate, "stands in the shoes" of the decedent. As a debtor of a decedent,...

What is impact to lender if the did not amend deed of trust with new legal description after a lot line realignment?

If the parties contemplated a particular parcel at the time of the loan and there is a mistake in some part of the legal description, most courts...

Laws concerning inheritance should not be confused with local rules concerning residence or immigration. Whether a person has a right to even...

How could I gain access 2 my deceased mother bank accnt. If the bank account its in another country. but me living in the states

The laws of every country are different, although similar in many regards. Before spending a lot of time, money and effort, the most important...

What are the rules regarding a duly appointed administrator entering the deceased residence even though husband quit claimed

A duly-appointed administrator has all of the rights and duties of the decedent, and specifically has the duty to "marshall" (gather and inventory)...

My sons father died. He was never married, I have anoher brother. No Will.

If an unmarried person dies without a will (intestate) and owns assets, the children would be entitled to inherit, as well as first priority to be...

The answer is that a judgment creditor may seize all property of the judgment debtor unless specifically exempted. There are some statutory...

I received an abstract of judgement for an old debt--but was never served!

A judgment based on an invalid service is void and can be attacked at any time. By proving both the mistaken identify and the fact you were not at...

Probate in California

The simple answer to this question is absolutely yes. Assuming the father died owning property which is subject to probate, a creditor's claim for...

What form or petition is required from the court for DNA testing on a deceased parent, when their no formal proof prev. recorded

To establish heirship a petition or claim is commonly filed in the county and state where the decedent resided or owned real property. I cannot...