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

No Small Estate Affidavit does not need to be filed with the Court. However it does have to be notarized.

Do i need an attorneyfor a probate matter. Property is worth 140 ,000.i have the will in my name

Colleagues are correct. We need more information but it is likely you will have to probate the Will. If you are the sole beneficiary there is no...

How long can I stay at my parent's house? Do I have to move while the property goes through probate?

If you file the petition for probate you can stay in the house during the sale. You really should contact an attorney to determine your rights. ...

Is there a time limit to file for probate?

There is no time limit unless there is a will. If mom left a will then the executor has 30 days to begin the probate or the executor may lose their...

You can always change attorneys but at the stage you are at in the probate it is very difficult as the probate attorneys fees are based on the work...

My brother died intestate in CA. What is the division of assets to adult daughter and siblings in CA. Parents never married.

If she really is his daughter then she would inherit 100% of the estate. The only way around it is for you to investigate if she were ever adopted...

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If a deceased has a Will and Trust is there any need to go through probate in California?

There is likely no need for a probate if all the assets were held in the trust. However I would seek the assistance of a Trust attorney to assist...

What are the laws if any regarding first born inheritance if there is no will outlining

The state will be governed by the laws of intestate succession. Probate Code Section 6402 states in relevant part “if there is no surviving spouse...

If a beneficiary of a trust passes away before the inheritance has been transferred, can it still go into their trust?

Yes the property becomes part of your father’s estate. It would not go into his trust but rather may need to be probated if the amount he receives...

In a probate, who inherits a mutual fund when there is no will?

Please take this to a probate attorney. First question is whether the value of the mutual fund is over or under $150,000. Since they were tenants...