Elder Law - Len and Rosie
Not thrilled with Executor job
Dear Len & Rosie, A good friend of mine died last month, and I have just discovered that he named me as his executor. I haven’t... Continue
Too late to take control?
Dear Len & Rosie, My mother passed away last May without a will. My stepfather is in the hospital right now with only days left... Continue
A matter of trust
Dear Readers: Many of you already have revocable trusts that you made years ago, or maybe your parents have been kind enough to give... Continue
When not to do the deed
Dear Len & Rosie, My father transferred his ownership of his house to two of my brothers. He wants the profit divided into equal... Continue
My sisters are after the money
Dear Len & Rosie, My aunt passed away. She left a will leaving her estate to my son and my half-brother and I. Her will even... Continue
401 not OK
Dear Len & Rosie, My aunt passed away. She left a will leaving her estate to my son and my half-brother and I. Her will even spelled... Continue
Nine kids, no will
Dear Len & Rosie, I am one of nine adult children. We have an 81-year-old very stubborn mother who owns her home free and clear,... Continue
Inheritance, not drug money
Dear Len & Rosie: I have a $100,000 life insurance policy. I also have a twenty-four year old son from a previous marriage. He’s... Continue
Break out the checkbook
Dear Len & Rosie: My wife and I and my recently deceased mother held title to a house in joint tenancy that all three of us bought... Continue
The latest on Len’s radio show
Many of the readers of this column also listen to my radio program, The Len Tillem Show, which was broadcast live each weekday at 3... Continue

Len Tillem and Rosie McNichol are elder law attorneys. Contact them at 846 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476, by phone at 996.4505, or on the Internet at lentillem.com. Len also answers legal questions each weekday from 3 to 4 p.m. on KKSF Newstalk 910 AM.