Do I need to file the Small Estate Affidavit with Los Angeles Probate Court? How much is the filing fee?

No. Small Estate Affidavit not filed with court.

What is the difference between Will & Trust?

Will -legal document which distributes your estate at death. Is subject to probate. Trust -legal entity into which you place property and other...

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Can I get custody or guardianship of my 14 year old sister? With one parents approval.

Maybe. If you meet all legal qualifications, you may petition to be appointed guardian of your sister. You do have priority based on biological...

What do I do when I get a writ of execution?

You can file a "Claim of Exemption" and ask the court to hold you exempt. You must demonstrate an undue hardship will result if the funds are...

This may depend on the percentage of your confirmed Chapter 13 plan. If for example, your Chapter 13 plan was confirmed at 70%, all of the...

My wife filed bankruptcy and received a discharge. One of the creditors that she included has sent her job a order to garnish.

Your wife needs to contact the creditor attorney immediately and provide them with a copy of the Discharge of Debtor document. Request that a...

How am I able to collect a judgment from an insolvent debtor?

In addition to Mr. Johnson's comments, you may want to record an Abstract of Judgment in all surrounding counties. If the debtor lives in Los...

Does an unconditional lien waiver protect a homeowner from subsequent billings.

The answer is, "It depends." It depends on the terms of the "Unconditional Lien Waiver." Some lien waiver documents have "Exception" clauses...

My boyfriend made a Will before he passed away, I'm the only named beneficiary on his Will. He had no assets in USA so I do

Open probate in Los Angeles County for BF estate. Yes. You may disclaim your interest in BF estate. Yes. BF mother estate will be probated in...