I agree with the others. You should retain an attorney knowledgeable about Probate and Real Estate. You or an attorney can search the Recorder's...

We do not have a self help justice system. If we did there would be pandemonium. You need to establish your damage claim in court. You need to...

Mr. Japp is correct. You can easily look up the Estate online and see what has been filed. You should receive notice of a hearing on the...

I think the simplest approach is the Transfer on Death Designation Affidavit. You will want to see an attorney to have this drafted, properly...

I agree with both attorneys. However, you need to execute a document to keep the house out of probate upon the second to die. This usually...

It is possible, if you have an attorney relationship, that the attorney can put the check into his/her IOLTA (Trust) account and once it has...

First, I assume if you have a loan, you have auto insurance. Second, the company must have had insurance that would cover such a claim. So your...

The Transfer on Death form controls disposition of the Real Estate. It does not need to be included in the Estate. The new owner(s) should be...

What about the simple approach? Go to the Seller, fill out the paperwork for a new title and have it transferred to you and signed by the seller...

I am sorry for your losses. As the other attorney indicates, it depends on the Will. If you have a copy, it will likely either say "or to the...