Is the Notice for Petition of Probate and Notice to Creditors the same?

You must complete a Notice of Administration to Creditors form DE-157.. Include the name and address of each creditor or potential creditor who is...

Can I appeal a decision of a probate judge that super-ceded my filed case to the other superior court to request Quiet title.?

Quiet Title actions are typically heard in civil court not probate. If you have a valid judgment stating the disabled son is the proper...

What happens when the trustee passes away and the grantior is still alive?

If the home is titled in the name of the Trust, the successor Trustee found within the Trust will have the ability to sell the home (pending...

If there is no trust or will when my mom past away,can I become the executor by the courts?

You may petition the court and MAY be appointed as the personal representative (executor) to your mother's estate. Because it appears she was...

What can I do to get successor trustee (my sister) to distribute assets?

Start by writing a letter asking for an accounting and distribution. The attorney will need to reply to your request. If the attorney replies in...

Question about putting assets into Living Trust State of Cal - Estate Planning

You need to retitle the accounts into the name of the trust. Simply listing an asset on a schedule does not automatically or officially change...

Is there really no penalty for a professional successor trustee not communicating or providing information?

I agree with my colleague. In addition, it should NOT take YEARS for the court to compel an accounting. I have many accountings ordered by the...

Should I do a Pendency of action or a lien of some kind to protect inheritance?

I would suggest contacting a probate or trust litigation attorney regarding filing a lis pendens. There are some technicalities that you need to...

Based on the limited information provided: Mom's POA: You will typically provide letters of incapacity from 1 or 2 physicians ( you will have to...

The successor co-agents will provide a copy of the death certificate evidencing why your uncle is no longer serving. Some entities may require a...