My colleagues give you excellent advice. I only wanted to add one point. While it is usually quite difficult to establish that a joint account...

Do I need a lawyer to handle my inheritance ?

If you are entitled to an inheritance from the estate of a friend or relative, you usually will not need to hire an attorney, absent unusual...

Of course you can proceed without a lawyer. Just as you can attend to your health without a doctor, repair your car without a mechanic, and...

I need to know if my brother moves in the house can the police stop her from coming in and out?

Unless and until you do an administration proceeding, you will not be able to change the ownership of the house. You can't count on the police...

If there is a will in the state of ca and the only assets are money does it have to go through probate and how long will it take

If your aunt was the sole owner of the bank accounts and there were no designated beneficiaries of the accounts, then probate would be necessary. ...

Once the Lawyer has received the required paperwork; what should the normal time of estate closure and will distribution be?

Unfortunately, there is no "one-size-fits-all" response to this question. A lot will depend on whether the estate has any debts that have not as...

My sister wants to charge my Father's estate 52k for taking care of him for 2 months. We are both executors. Is this legal?

Since you and your sister are co-executors, I imagine that you both are represented by the same attorney. If so, it's time for you to have a...

Can an executor trying to force an heir to sign papers that they are not sure of what they pertain to.

Here's a good rule of thumb: When someone is desperate for you not to consult an attorney, it's time to consult with an attorney. Here's another...

What should I do about any or all assets of my brother if he does not get along with other siblings before death?

First, I am sorry for your loss. If your brother didn't have a will, then his property will be distributed in accordance with the laws of...

Will I inherit my dad's portion of his parents farm when e dies

Mr. Leonardi gives you good advice. Your father is free to Draft a will. That will is likely to include you as a beneficiary. But there is no...