Can bond still be waived for non-residents of California seeking to be the Executor even though local rules require one?

I agree with Mr. Shultz. I see it as unlikely that the court will agree to do this. There are exceptions in certain cases, however, depending on...

We have a home equity line of credit came ballon and the house is above water we are to old to try and relocate . We want to sta

It sounds like your best bet may be to refinance. You should seek another loan that does not have a balloon payment, so you can avoid a situation...

My sister is living in my deceased mother's house for free but she has let the homeowners insurance expire.

You need to see an attorney, RIGHT AWAY. Is an estate open? Is the house part of the estate? Or has probate closed and the property been deeded to...

What kind of attorney do we need? Have an issue with selling home on land contract and purchaser hasn't paid taxes...

You need a lawyer who specializes in contract matters and/or real estate. You need an estate planning lawyer to assist you with your estate...

Step-grandmother died - need to ensure that we inherit.

Was a probate estate open? You can check with the county probate court and see if an estate has been opened. If so, the Will should have been filed...

If I have a will can anybody challenge what I have written if I become deceased... mother child spouse???

As my colleagues have pointed out, a Will can be challenged, pretty much no matter what you say. I have been involved in trust contests, as well....

I agree with my colleagues that the executor has the right to sell the property. If you do not want this to happen, then practically speaking, your...

My sister made false accusations against her siblings over my moms estate. Should I write the judge and expose her accusations?

I agree with my colleagues. This is essentially a duplicate of your other summary. NO, you should not be writing letters to the judge. If you are...

If there are stocks in probate, do they have to be presented to a judge and signed off on before being distributed?

I agree with Mr. Monks and particularly the suggestion that you retain your own attorney to review this. Normally, the lawyer fees are part of the...

My mom's dying in California & I live out of state. What are my responsibilities as executor of her estate & can I do it myself?

I am very sorry that you are dealing with this situation. It sounds like your mother has done you a favor by getting her estate planning in...