I understand not in a Trust either. See local legal consel for free consultation on transfer - many probate counsel on Avvo from NY.

Is it negotiable to pay attorney and executor in probate?

There are "Statutory Fees" in CA and "Extraordinary Fees". Former are "set" by Code, latter are for "Extaordinary Services" (out of nomal, there...

Assuming Decedent resided in CA: 1.Priority of payment of creditor claims. PC 11420 sets forth the order of payment of the decedent’s debts,...

My mother has just passed away. there is a will. what is probate, and what inheritance taxes apply? thank you

Sorry for your loss. Please post the state that your mother resided. Probate is the process that your mother's Will is admitted to probate...

No will found. What forms do I use to file claim for half of my mothers estate valued over $200,000. Can't afford lawyer

You can pay lawyer likely out of your share of your Mother's Estate if attrney takes your case. Sorry for your loss.

Can nursing home take my home even though it is fully mortgaged?

Are you saying title had her on the Deed for 80%, and 20 % both of you as JT or cop-owners. Was there/is there no equity in the Property (when...

Estate Liability for Timeshare Property - My father passed away last year and he owned a Timeshare Property in Ventura, CA.

Did you consider selling in a secondary market? Even if for little money? You can likely collect by Affidavit (under $150K).

My fathers will with only his signiture and dated with an execitor is it legal?

Where did he live? Did he own real estate? Was it witnessed - if so how many people? None of you were adopted? Did he handwrite the...

Mother died at work place. employer holding personal belongings.

What reason did they give? Did anyone present a Will? ... If no Will ... confirming succession .. Hawaii counsel can confirm method to collect...

Is this legal under ca. law

We need a little detail. Cannot make out what happened .. what property owned by Step mother . who changed what to what?? Generally anyone...