I am administrator for my mother's estate. Hired an Atty. To handle sale of property,8/2014.little has been done.what to do now?

It's time for a dialog with your attorney. Be sure to ask about the process, what to expect and an estimated timeframe. In many States the sale...

Is there a way to relieve an estate without probate? I have an IRA with my deceased mother as the beneficiary.

You should contact another probate or estate lawyer in your area to explore whether there is a small estate process available in your state. In...

Attorney James has correctly described the likely distribution per intestate succession in California, so long as your facts are accurate.

Do I accept responsibility for home equity loan in deceased moms name.

Attorney Garcia is correct. There are many variables at play; your best bet would be to consult with local counsel for fact specific guidance. ...

My question is in regards to my 3 sons that received money from their dads estate after he passed in 2003.

This is really not a probate question. You should contact your CPA or tax preparer for assistance.

Does a bond need to be done before the probate court date?

As stated by the other attorneys, if a bond is required, get started on that process as soon as possible. Letters cannot issue until the...

What happens if a bond can not be provided , what happens in probate court?

IF you are not able to be bonded, the court can grant limited powers, which means you would have to request permission from the court for most...

Mom passed in Kern co I filed small value prop.probate did it paperwork myself did corrections I was told needed this took 3mo

As stated by my colleagues, if the decedent's property is in another state, you will have to address that property in the other state. Try the...

As Trustee of mother's estate, do I need to send notice to step children/step grandchildren if steps are excluded from trust?

I concur with Attorney Daymude. You will ultimately require assistance with this. Your most prudent course of action would be to retain counsel...

If I record a deed with an error, can I later re-record the deed (w/ a cover sheet) simply correcting the error?

If there is a known error, why wait to handle it later. If the sellers want to sell, they will execute a corrected deed. If you fail to record a...