For an estates final distribution, Shouldn't the register of actions say, "FINAL DISTRIBUTION"..? Or how is it worded? Reason I

Here you go, exactly as it appears in Los Angeles Superior Court " Final Account, Fees & Distribution" and the order approving the final accounting...

My sister died and left no will? What can I do...

As my colleagues stated, more information is necessary. If your sister was married or had children, they will receive the estate. However, if...

My dad passed away suddenly and didn't have a will. What do we need to to do to settle his affairs?

It appears probate will be necessary to achieve your goals. Depnedning on how title is held will dictate the proper path. As to the insurance...

After probate house is sold, how long until administrators can pay themselves?

Great question and all my colleagues are procedurally correct. However, from a practical and economic standpoint, I have found it helpful to pay a...

Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order is only remitted to the Court. The document informs the Court that in conjunction with the...

My dad died and I found a probate attorney. He charged me $15000 in advance for his services.

As the other attorneys have stated, all attorney’s fees in probate matters have to be approved by the Probate Court which is conducted at the end...

How long after the death, does it take for an attorney to be recognized by probate court?

Sorry to hear about your situation as it is infuriating. Depending on the court where the petition is filed, generally the appointment of the...

My mother passed away and we are now in probate and a second wants to foreclose how can we stop it?

If there is no will you first have to determine if there is equity in the property or rather if the sales price of the house less the costs of sale...

Do we really need a trust for my parent's houses or do the children automatically inherit them, even without a will?

The accountant is right and wrong. He is right that you will keep the basis in the property or the property taxes will remain the same. However,...

Bank doesn't respond to my 13100 affidavit? Now what?!!

Each attorney handles this differently. Most large firms require retainers. However small firms do not usually follows the strict protocol. If the...