Mother is decedent. Has a Will. I am only living child and next of kin. She was a widow
answered on Jan 28, 2023
Probate attorneys do not get paid until the judge authorizes payment to both the attorney and the executor/administrator. Yes, I can assist. Call me to discuss.
Pro Bono Attorney mom passed away has a will. I am only living child and in will as executor #2 the #1 passed away before my mom. Need help file petition probate
answered on Jan 28, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your mom passing. Please call me so that we can discuss how I can best assist you through the process.
Mom has Will. Has home w a mortgage, appraised 350,000. I am in Will as executor and I am the only living child. Mom was a widow.
answered on Jan 28, 2023
Attorneys cannot be paid for representing executors or administrators in probate court absent a court order. Typically the property gets sold to pay all probate-related fees and fees of the estate. With that said, call me if you would like to discuss how I can best represent you through the... Read more »
In the 1990 will my mother and I are beneficiaries. They divorced in 1991 and he remarried in 1998. Does this make the entire will invalid or just his ex-wife's portion? Do I have to wait 40 days to file the will?
answered on Jan 26, 2023
Assuming the 1990 Will was properly drafted, executed, and witnessed, is valid unless another Will superseded the 1990 Will. I would have a probate attorney review the 1990 Will and the divorce decree to see if there is any conflict. I would also check with the new spouse to see if she has an... Read more »
Insurance policies. He always said I would be taken care of if he died. No where am I listed as a beneficiary to his investment accounts, house, bank accounts, etc. He leaves behind 2 sisters he had no contact with for over 20 years. Do I have any standing to sue his estate? Numerous friends and... Read more »
answered on Jan 26, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss and even more sorry to be the bearer of bad news, which is that no amount of testimony will fix a failed or missing estate plan. If your boyfriend died with no surviving spouse or parents or children and no written estate plan and no designated death beneficiaries, then... Read more »
My grandparents left a cabin to him. In the living trust, they left a portion to all four of us boys, so why would she have a side of a bondwaiver before it goes to the probate.
answered on Jan 24, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your dad passing. According to the probate code, as the surviving spouse, your mom has priority to act as the administrator of your father's probate estate. The court can waive the bond requirement if all beneficiaries sign a bond waiver. If all beneficiaries do... Read more »
The taxes but never changed the deed dose he and his children now own the house.and if not what do her children do now
answered on Jan 21, 2023
There is an area of law called “squatter’s rights”, which allows people who continuously live by themselves in vacant property for a certain period of time to apply for ownership. Each state has different rules and requirements to gain ownership. It’s hard to tell if these laws apply to... Read more »
My father passed July 18 22 . I learned a couple months prior, that my controlling mother separated 40yrs made him change everything from my name to hers by telling him he would not have health coverage if she divorced him and he owed her. He told me this and she also told me it was not my business... Read more »
answered on Jan 19, 2023
You would have to first prove that his transfer to her was not voluntary (under undue influence, lack of capacity, or fraud) and it took place within the statute of limitations. The claim (if any) belongs to your father's estate and would have to be filed through probate court. Talk to your... Read more »
answered on Jan 19, 2023
We'll start with the deed. With the joint tenancy, when Dad dies, the survivor (Mom) gets the property. However, if Dad received an order or judgment in the divorce which said the property will be solely his, that should be enforced to reform the title [removing Mom]. Now who gets it? It... Read more »
trust creator specified in trust that if benificiary prdeceases distribution than it passes to his issues
answered on Jan 19, 2023
If you want a document (like a trust) to be included in evidence, it can be submitted as an exhibit to a declaration. The declaration should be in conjunction with a motion, application, hearing or proceeding of some type. You might want to consult a local attorney for more explanation.
4 named sibs on Will. During Probate, 1 of the named sibs died. Does their share go to their children?
answered on Jan 17, 2023
Yes. Probate Code section 21110 requires the issue (in this case children) of the deceased transferee to take in the deceased transferee’s place unless the will specifies otherwise.
I do Not Know What Form to file to continue collecting the debt owed to me
answered on Jan 16, 2023
It’s hard to know what you need. Most courts have a self-help center that can assist you with what form to use, but they cannot advise you after that because the people working there are not lawyers. Start there because it’s free. If you still need help after that, you’ll need to hire a... Read more »
I do Not Know What Form to file to continue collecting the debt owed to me
answered on Jan 14, 2023
Your question is not entirely clear, but it seems like you may need to file a "creditors claim" if the decedent has a probate open. If not, you may have to open a probate for them. But that could be more of a hassle and expense than you really want.
Home insurance check made to my late father. He passed while in process of claim. I already paid deposit for fix of home and waiting for this check. Went and had small affidavits filled out but bank is indicating it’s insurance problem and when sent to insurance they say check is issued it’s... Read more »
answered on Dec 28, 2022
If you have presented a proper small estate affidavit to the insurance company and you have returned the check to them with the small estate affidavit, the insurance company is obligated to replace the check with a new one made payable to the person who is entitled to the funds according to the... Read more »
My mother was appointed power of attorney over my grandmother's affairs and she recently passed. She is working with the property management company where my grandmother lived to clear out her property but also learned that my grandmother was allowing someone else to live in her apartment who... Read more »
answered on Dec 20, 2022
Once the principal/ward dies, the power of attorney is terminated for the attorney in fact agent. Hire a competent CA attorney for advice.
My father passed away 12yrs ago, my grandmother passed away 5 yrs ago my father would of inherited her property, I just found out my aunt did a trust transfer deed on property in her name only. Do I have any rights to inherit the property? no will as far as I know of .
answered on Dec 18, 2022
No one has an automatic right to inherit their parents’, grandparents’ or anyone else’s assets. I deal with this misconception all the time. Here’s how it works: People have the right to do whatever they want with their own assets. Including you! So, if someone wants to leave their... Read more »
Going on the second year of probate. Everything in the case is tainted- Lies, embezzlement, corruption in the court filings, missing accounts.... Basically, my brother, the estate administrator and estate's attorney are all dirty. Lies, embezzlement, corruption in the court filings, missing... Read more »
answered on Dec 14, 2022
I’m a California lawyer, not a Georgia lawyer, but I can say you DEFINITELY need a lawyer to advise you. Assets like retirement do not go through probate because they go directly to the person named as a beneficiary. So, where you are seeing conspiracies and fraud, the courts would not — at... Read more »
This just happened on Thanksgiving Day and I need urgent help. They are Anxiously trying to cremate my mother's body and are awaiting a death certificate from Placer County to proceed, even without a Funeral Service!!!
There are so many red flags in this case, and this all developed... Read more »
answered on Dec 8, 2022
Attorneys do not bring people to justice for murder, unless they are district attorneys. You need to bring your concerns to the police or sheriff's department in the jurisdiction where the suspicious conduct occurred. A proper investigation can be done, if warranted.
In addition,... Read more »
answered on Nov 22, 2022
Yes, you can certainly request a continuance at the time of the hearing or beforehand. Oftentimes you can call the court clerk beforehand and request a continuance. Worst-case scenario, you can request the continuance at the hearing. I also recommend checking the probate examiner's notes on... Read more »
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