Probate - Bequests

Both prior answers well said. You need to get with your own probate lawyer and discuss this. More facts are needed about the overall picture of...

Neighbor has been steeling from us. items total more than small claims would look at.

Call the police. If there is solid evidence the prosecutor can bring a case and you may get restitution. Otherwise, theft of tangible personal...

I want a copy of the living will from lawyer but have received no response. What to do?

Good answers from both other lawyers. Suggest you hire a lawyer in California to check this out. Understand, the lawyer for your parent...

Lawyers prefer hourly for contested estate representations. If a will contest client wanted a contingency arrangement-- that's what you suggest--...

How to probate a will

Why do you think you are responsible for the medical bills? Usually only a spouse can be liable for medical bills, via the doctrine of necessaries,...

Must sale proceeds from Residence Trust revert to Nongrantor Trust if the property is sold after the Grantor's death?

Interesting question! Without the trust language who can say? But I would guess that it doesn't matter for purposes of property records, ie,...

My mother passed away we sold her house there was 31 thousand in her checking account now they say there is none.

Lawyers don't have a crystal ball and can't guess at facts. If a lawyer does not have account statements or personal access to an account, then...

Can I file a small claim or take a legal action against this?

As Mr Brinkmeier suggested, this is not a claim worth trying to pursue. Effort is better directed at your degree, than complaining about scheduling...

False report to police considered elder abuse?

I am not sure what the crime of "elder abuse" may be in your place, but, "False informing" may also be a crime. If a guardianship matter is...

A parent and stepparent have revocable wills. Parent dies in 1995, stepparent dies in 1997. Step daughter sells the property.

Sorry but some of what you said is not clear. Wills are by their nature revocable until death of the testator. Maybe you meant a revocable trust....