I agree with the earlier answers. You need to sit down with a probate attorney to go over everything and determine the best steps forward. As...

Now residing in a different state, do I need to redo my Will & Trust?

Your California estate plan should be valid, but it is a really good idea to have it reviewed and updated, to best suit your current...

You would need to have an attorney review the written partnership agreement and the entire situation. Without reviewing these detailed terms, it's...

If a will is not filed with the county how long does the will remain valid, is it a statute of limitations on a will not filed?

Yes, the original will should be filed with the clerk of court. No, there is no statute of limitations on filing or probating the will.

What should be my next step, Does the probate court contact me? Should I have the deed placed in my name?

The probate court is not going to contact you. Filing the will is nothing more than that. Until and unless you, or someone else, files a petition...

My father died last Tuesday and my sister is the executer of the estate. When can I expect to be notified as to my inheritance

Timelines vary. If there is a will, it is supposed to be filed with the clerk's office within 30 days. Check with the clerk's office. If an estate...

What should my next step be? Should I contact the bank that holds the title to my mother's house? Is my acceptance valid?

I agree with Kevin and Kimberly. This sounds like a "creative" way to create a trust that has gone over the head of the bank because it's not what...

How do I transfer a house to my name if both of my parents passed away and both are on the title?

If the property was held in joint tenancy with right of survivorship, then it will pass only through your mother's estate. If your mother had no...

Im the oldest, so who actually has more right to the properties?

It's not true at all. Childrens' ages are irrelevant. Without a will, the estate is divided equally among children (and descendants of any deceased...

Special needs trust - is a corporate trustee "better" than an individual trustee?

Generally speaking, there is nothing prohibiting the appointment of individual trustee for a special needs trust. Whether is it desired, suitable...