My mom passed away a few days ago and my siblings already cleaned out her place and didnt give me anything, there was no will

Oh boy. If i had a dollar for every time i've seen this happen.... If your mom died without a Will, and her only survivors where her living...

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Unfortunately, this is one of those situations where you're forced to pay your own legal fees to bring action, and then pay more legal fees (or at...

I would agree would the other here, but more importantly is recognition that these are pretty involved Petitions and Orders to prepare, and if you...

The direct answer to your question is "NO". Unfortunately, you cannot simply do an addendum or schedule listing the house as an asset of the...

I have heard that there is a "Limited Probate," that one can open. I am looking for the statue that discusses this.

I agree with the others that so long as the assets of the estate are under $150K, then you can use the small estate affidavit. However, when...

I NEED HELP WITH MY DADS WILL.

I agree with the other attorney commenting. The longer you wait, the greater risk of losing your rights to challenge (if they have not yet...

Do I have to pay a certain percentage to the government (CA or federal) for any monies or real estate given to me by my Father?

Neither gift nor estate tax should be an issue as long as your dad's assets (including what he inherited are under $5M. Making a gift over 14,000...

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If none of the assets of your parents need to be probated, then the Pourover Will has no effect and no fiduciary relationship exists regarding...

I slipped down the stairs in a home I was renting. I broke my ankle in 3 places and couldn't walk for 9 months can I sue?

Premises liability cases such as this one, require that a dangerous condition existed (e.g., worn carpet loss of traction), that the owner knew...

I am an heir to an estate. The only asset is a small cabin. There is a will and a never funded trust. Residue goes to trust.

If the cabin was not legally transferred to the Trust before death (e.g., deed work not prepared legally transferring title to the name of the...