What papers do I need to fill out. What kind of probate do I need?

You need to start with a Petition for Probate. It would be best to have a Probate Attorney file all the necessary papers and appear on behalf of...

Is there still time to have this investigated being only months away from turnover? How would a lawyer proceed when its so close

Your best bet is to hire local counsel in the State where the Trust is domiciled. He or she needs to file a Motion to Replace the Trustee for...

No unfortunately, since State law in California requires it.

Is there a difference between a Will and a Trust?

i completely concur with Attorney Pippen. His answer is clear and straightforward. I would add that with a Trust you not only avoid both Probate...

Upon death how is the value of gold figured for estate purposes to heirs, the value the day of demise or ????

Market Value as of the Date of Death.

Who is the executioner of my uncle's estate? How can I request for an executioner?

I'm sorry for your loss. Yes the Estate is considered a very small Estate and there are expedited procedures for handling it unless it includes...

Yes - BUT it will depend on how well the Answer to the Motion before the Court is crafted. Sit down with a Litigation Attorney right away. See...

Parents had living trust but property did not get transferred to the trust does it need to go through probate

Yes - but it may be a sitution for either a Heggstad Petition or a Pour-Over Will. Sit down w/ an Estate Planning attorney for more specifics. ...

What specifically is required to prove he did not have an interest in these accounts and exempt them from his taxable estate?

Sit down in a face-to-face meeting with an experienced Estate Planning attorney. The sooner the better. See Avvo.com under 'Find-A-Lawyer' then...

Do I have any legal recourse for my mothers already dissolved estate?

Possibly. Sit down with an Estate Planning / Probate lawyer in San Diego. See Avvo.com under the link 'Find-A-Lawyer', then enter 'Probate' and...