Parent dies without a will, debt is owed on home, kids live in home and don't pay mortgage. Kids do not go through probate.

Unless the parent's heirs initiate probate proceedings (or take advantage of an available less formal proceeding,) the mortgage company will...

Bond ordered despite siblings waiving requirement for bond.How do I get bonded without an attorney?

It isn't a question of whether or not you can do the work. It's a question of whether or not you have access to advice and guidance that will help...

We are going to mediation for a living trust? What question are they going to ask?

When you say that you're going to mediation, I'm assuming that you are involved somehow with a dispute regarding the living trust. How the...

Yes, you would need to involve a court at this point in order to obtain the relief that you're seeking. The Health and Safety Code (beginning with...

Buying a house

I agree with Mr. Haber. Based upon your limited facts, I can't see any reason why you wouldn't offer the Will for admission to probate. There may...

To answer your question, what you're asking about is simply an Application to Appoint Administrator, though different lawyers will sometimes use...

Do I need to go to probate court?

Getting a decedent's property from the decedent's estate to the rightful owners is precisely what the court does. Yes, you'll likely need to...

Do I have a chance at any pro bono probate attorney?

Many local bar associations and lawyer interest groups also maintain volunteer lawyer programs. Those programs are often need-based with specific...

When a elderly parent loans money to a grandchild is it the concern of her children?

Does your mother's physician agree with your belief that her cognitive abilities might be impaired? Most well-drafted Powers of Attorney are...

Want to sue a company.

Someone doing something bad vs. Someone doing something bad to you. Whether or not the business has or can harm people is a different issue than...