Your knowledge is not required for a judgment creditor to lien your property. The attorney simply recorded the judgment with the county recorder's...

What can be done if probate case has closed and beneficiaries have not been paid?

If not resolved timely, you may seek resolution with the probate court that made to order for distribution and closed case. No. based on...

How much time (daily, weekly, or monthly basis) should I plan on spending if I agree to serve as a trustee?

You should plan to spend whatever amount of time is reasonably needed. Amount of time depends on many factors, none of which you addressed, such...

Can my grandmother legally deny me of access to my social security that was sent to me and she had put into her account?

Maybe. If GM is representative payee, she controls the account until status is changed. Removing her as RP may be simple matter. May be more...

Yes. Probate case can be closed without hearing from beneficiaries. Happens all the time. If beneficiaries do not speak up, case can proceed to...

I am in the middle of a probate, and a creditor's claim was submitted by my mortgage company. Do I accept it or reject it?

Not enough information provided to advise whether to accept or reject the mortgagee probate creditor claim. May/not be required to be paid off...

Can my congressional representative help me with this situation???

Yes. Congressional representative may be able to expedite handling.

What kind of an attorney would I need to retrieve shares of a deceased parent?

Yes. You need services of probate counsel. Procedure to recover shares vary, depend on facts not provided: -shares in probate estate; -shares...

Can I get the same rights as I would get through a marriage with a power of attorney or other legal document?

A well crafted complete estate plan will provide you and partner all of the protections you need. Marriage not necessary. Simple POA's not...

What does legal guardianship consist of? What rights would the grandmother have if she had guardianship of her granddaughter.

Guardianship is a court appointment in which the guardian essentially steps into shoes of parent. Assumes responsibility for the minor. Consult...