Probate - there's a will, but do I HAVE to file for a probate in court?

Maybe/not. Not enough information to answer your question definitively. Yes. Appears you are dealing with pour-over will. Some...

Process to lodge will and administer estate varies depending on facts and information not provided. Probate may/not be necessary. Review all...

Is there statute of limitations for probate in California

No. No statute of limitations for probate issues described. Yes. You have rights as biological issue of father. If you wait too long, at some...

Trusts Probate California. My brother had the probate lawyer write up a trust (amendment) that excluded me based on a lie.

Yes. Information provided is becoming more common every day. I see cases like this almost weekly. Yes. Based on information provided, several...

Probate

Yes. Couple of things you can do to determine status: -contact executor;s counsel to determine status of claim; -review court file to determine...

How much attention does a social security DDS evaluator give to invidual cases?

SSDDS evaluator gives appropriate amount of attention to each case they review. No. ALJ should not base entire opinion on DDS evaluator opinion.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD WITH ADHD

Yes. You may file for SSDI for daughter. If she meets all eligibility requirements, she will receive the benefit.

My ex husband just died at age 61.5, we were married for 32+ yrs, can I collect Soc Sec on him? I am 66.

Yes. you are entitled to survivor benefits if married 10 or more years. Contact SSA to begin process.

Is it legal for Social Security to threaten family, friends, neighbors with legal repercusions if they refuse to speak to them?

No. Behavior you describe is not legal. Further, highly unlikely that SSA engaging in this type of behavior. Possible you are bring...

How do you file for an "executorship of a will" in California? Can I do it myself or must a lawyer do it for me?

If you mean that you wish to administer an estate; you have options which depend on size and composition of estate. Major categories of...