How does Probate in CA deal with possible Heirs(with issues) who die before and/or after decedent.

I agree with counsel above. You don't have to start from scratch. However, you do have to do a 2nd probate for your mother's estate, which is...

Successor Trustee has conspired with the Trustee to keep Trust monies from beneficiaries.

First off, the Successor Trustee can be sued for acts that run contrary to the instructions in the Trust, or breach of trust. If in fact, the...

Co-trustee statute of limitations on signing/division of assets?

If your sister refuses to sign, and her grounds for refusing are unreasonable, you can have her removed as Co-Trustee. In fact, it sounds like her...

First off, sorry for your losses. I'm sorry to hear about the losses of both of your parents. Sounds like there's a couple of issues: 1.) if...

Do I need a probate lawyer?

To answer your biggest question first, you probably do need a lawyer. If the check was written to her before she passed, its likely payable to her...

My Grandmother wants to transfer the deed to a house that she gained in a living will to my aunt. What are our options?

It sounds like your great grandmother left your grandmother the house. If that's the case, the house is your grandmother's to do whatever she...

The trustee of an estate has not paid me my disbursement from sale of property in the trust and will not answer calls

I can understand how frustrating this could be. You probably need an attorney to compel the distribution. Contact me below at the link...

I inherited a house from my parents last year. There was a will and in the will my parents stated that I must give my son

The answer totally depends on a couple of things: First, how were you able to transfer the house into your name? Were you and your parents...

Revoked as Trustee

Your appointment as successor trustee can't be revoked, unless the original person who drafted the trust revoked it, or you actually declined to...

How is the property of a decedent determined if he lived with his girlfriend and it's not clear what property is jointly owned?

A simple title search should provide some answers, at least to any real property. If the property was jointly owned, all such owned properties...