Depends. Bank or county recorder may have copy of trust was ever deposited with either. Usually not deposited with either to preserve...

Heir Wants To Remove Outside Administrator / CPA

Yes. You are an heir and interested party. You can petition to remove administrator or any other professional. You may petition to be appointed...

California Probate Extraordinary Fees

Yes. All items listed are appropriate for court to consider as extraordinary fees and costs.

Do I need to pay student loans off to the government if I leave the country?

No. Paying student loans is not a condition of leaving country. You may leave. However, be aware that there is no statute of limitation...

Can I hold on to some money for my mother?

Not as planned. No. You cannot simply "hold on to" money that belongs to your mother as described. Yes. There are ways of protecting the money,...

You have been noticed. You are outside period allowed to file Creditor's Claim. You may file and advise court if any compelling reason to allow...

You may file Creditor's Claim against the estate.

My brother is on the tax statement with my dad and mom (both parents have passed) does that give him the right to sell the home?

No. Simply being on the tax bill does not give brother right to sell home. Brother's name on the line of credit not sufficient to give him...

My father left a California will in 2002 and then we wrote another will in Puerto Rico in 2012. Which one is valid?

Generally, the last valid will and trust controls. Emphasis on word valid. Last, prior or, neither will and trust may be controlling. Depends on...

Can daughter take over house since there was no will

No. Based on facts cited, Daughter cannot simply take over the house or any other assets of estate. Probate case must be opened. Probate court...