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I am looking to add myself to a property deed in Fresno, California, alongside my mother. The deed also includes my late father, who passed away in 1997 without a will. We have not consulted any legal or real estate professionals about this, and my mother's other adult children are not... View More 
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answered on Mar 25, 2025
The easiest way is to have your mother add you on to the deed. For something like this, I would go to a service like Legal Zoom or a paralegal service that can draft documents cheaply for you.
On the other hand, if you mother decides that more complicated estate planning is necessary due... View More
My sister, who was the executor of my father's estate, has failed to register his will and did not go through probate. She has taken over a million dollars' worth of assets from my inheritance, including antiques from 8 storage units, properties, money, and the contents of a safety... View More
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answered on Mar 25, 2025
You indicated that probate has not been opened yet. You should immediately retain an attorney and open probate and seek to have yourself appointed as the administrator of the estate (alleging no will). This will enable you to gain immediate control over the estate. Once you obtain the... View More
I am administering my dad's estate in California and have IAEA authorization. I need to sell a single-family residence and a vehicle to pay off estate debts, which include a reverse mortgage requirement. The sale proceeds will cover the debts in full, and there are no other beneficiaries... View More
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answered on Mar 25, 2025
The clear answer is yes. However, you need to make sure that you document both the basis for the sale price and your choice of buyer when you sell the property, ultimately you owe a fiduciary duty to the estate and to maximize the value of any property in the estate.
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