If my dad died and left no will, my sister became theadministrator... how can i find out how much was the estate

Depends. Sister must open probate if estate valued over $150,000 or includes real property. You are entitled to notice of filing. If sister does...

Can a defendant claim" Bankruptcy" on Restitution ?

Yes. Debtor must list restitution judgment on petition and schedules at time of filing. However, criminal restitution is generally...

Can i file bankruptcy without my spouse?

Yes. Married person may file individual or joint BK. Advantages and disadvantages to both approaches. Need more information to opine further. ...

Is it legal for a Debt Buyer to report a recently purchased account as a new account to the Credit Bureaus?

No. Debt purchaser cannot report pre-existing debt as new. This is violation of federal and sate law. Dispute the debt to credit bureaus in...

Overpayment of EDD

Yes. EDD may prosecute if criminal intent.

Does a debt collector have a time limit to provide a validation response ?

No. There is no specific time period within which debt collector must respond and provide validation of debt. Response must be within reasonable...

If your uncle lived in CA at date of death, you will need to open probate in CA. An ancillary probate will be needed in the country in which he...

My moms been missing 8 years her case is a homicide she has unclaimed assets

Yes. Petition to probate mother's estate. Estate will be divided pursuant to CA probate law.

Will rental income from property left to me in a will be immediately available to me?

No. Rental income from property of estate will be retained by personal administrator during probate process. Income will be used to pay costs of...

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Who is responsible for water bill on a foreclosed property that was sold by the bank to a group of investers?

Carefully review the lease agreement. If lease agreement assigns duty to pay water bill to owner, the bank is responsible for payment. Review...