My father passed and left a California Trust in 2002 but later went to Puerto Rico and made a will in 2012. Which One Is Valid?

Your situation is a very unfortunate situation and one that is going to require the filing of an 850 Petition to Determine Heirship which in...

Do we have to pay credit card debt

Great question. I will let you in on the law of creditors and probate in California. In California, if no probate is opened within one (1) year...

What does 'Waiver of Board to be executed for the Probate Petition' mean?

When a Decedent leaves no Will ( most Wills waive bond), the Court requires a surety bond be posted by the proposed Administrator (your stepmom...

My mom recently passed away. We are trying to figure out what to do with the house...

If the house has no equity, it is unlikely the association will foreclose on the property. The bank has first right to funds such that the HOA...

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A relative recently passed away and one of the bank accounts is payable to me. How do I get a court order or probate documents?

That is peculiar the bank would send you a request for Court order. It is more likely that it is a standard letter remitted by the bank. If you...

My uncle is dead. Have I rights on part of his property?

Very interesting question and one that most likely will be determined by examination of the Los Angeles County records to see in what capacity your...

Do I need to obtain an attorney in Oklahoma for real estate property owned there and I live in California?

Actually the proper question is (1) Where did the Decedent live to determine whether a probate is necessary in California as well as Oklahoma and...

In a probate matter, can the lawyer who once was representing the estate/administrator file a Notice of Lien

The answer is yes, the attorney can file an attorney’s lien. This is not like a normal lien that one thinks of that is a legal right to money that...

It is not possible to add the promissory note at the hearing on the petition for final distribution. The Inventory and Appraisal must be amended...

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Grandmother passed. My mother, her eldest daughter, proceeded her in death. Am I entitled to any money if the house is sold?

It is certain that a Probate will be necessary in your family’s case. As my colleagues have stated, more information is necessary to determine if...