Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

My dad passed away in Sept. He and my mom were having a modification done to lower their mortgage pmts. Both are on the loan. Now my mom is being told she needs a POA from my dad turning the house over to her? Why? California is a community property stats so all of their assets now go to her. Please help, the house is in jeopardy of foreclosure. Thank you.


Asked on 11/17/09, 4:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Karnazes New York Offices of Elizabeth Karnazes

What do you mean by POA? You need the death certificate, the marriage certificate, and the deed showing the house was community property. Any chance your dad had mortgage insurance to pay off the loan if he died? Look into it. Feel free to call my office.

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Answered on 11/23/09, 5:53 am


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