How do I prioritize which creditors get paid and what percentage on my mothers insolvent estate in Califirnia.

Sorry for your loss. I suggest speaking with a probate attorney who can help you determine if/how to pay the creditors. Unfortunately, too many...

I wanted to find out if I have any claims to my late stepmother's estate.

Sorry for your loss. Generally, stepchildren do not receive an intestate share--meaning there is no claim unless a will, trust or other legal...

MY SIBLINGS PAST 2 YR HAVE BEEN LIQUIDATING BANK ACC AND PROPERTY NOW FIGHTING IN PROBATE ONE TELLS ME THEY SPENT MY INHARITANC

This sounds like a very frustrating situation for you. I suggest that you consult with an attorney who can help you to go over the facts and...

If you believe your mother is in imminent danger, I suggest contacting the police and Adult Protective Services. I also think you might consider...

If a beneficiary in a trust is deceased is it automatically passed to the heirs or does it have to be specifically written?

The trust document should account for how the property should pass if a beneficiary does not survive the trustor. It's a pretty standard...

General POA and Will

A local, California attorney will definitely be able to help you with a Power of Attorney and a Will and any other estate planning documents you...

Probate Atty

It sounds like this has been a frustrating process for you so far. As attorneys, we are not allowed to solicit clients directly on this...

I need help filling out the DE-130 probate form. There is property less than $150k and there were 3 heirs at the time of death.

I think you mean Judicial Council Form DE-310 Petition to Determine Succession to Real Property. Each person with an interest (pursuant to Probate...

Are all children entitled to equal money left from Mother? (California resident)

I'm sorry you are going through this. It sounds like a very stressful situation for you and your siblings. Based on the fact that you are...

My 86 yr old mother recently became incapacitated. We have a joint bank account . What do I need to give to the bank?

Unfortunately, if you already have tried unsuccessfully to access the bank account with only one signature, it may be time to file for a...