Do I have to open probate if assets are under a certain amount in California?

For clarification, the small estate affidavit in California can be used if the total assets do not exceed $150,000. The has been the law for...

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Regarding a Revocable Trust in California -- I need a clarification regarding distributions of personal property.

You need a legal opinion from an attorney you pay for not try to rely on an answer in this forum. You have liability as a trustee and answers here...

How do I get my father's lawyer to provide his signed will?

Under the facts you may be able to proceed with probating as a lost will. You need to confirm that the attorney had the original and has lost it. ...

A man lives permanently in NYC. Used to live in FL. Can he update a will made in FL with his FL attorney (not licensed in NYS)?

Wills are valid throughout the US so long as they were valid in the state where executed when executed. Problem with the FL attorney doing a...

Using a NC will, how can I provide a lump sum check to a foreign national/cousin ?

I believe this is the same as another post. You should consult a local estate planning attorney. The will will force probate. You should...

I am US citizen, residing NC . My new will would give lump sum payable to my cousin, resident of Europe. Prefer paid via will.

Why are you preferring probate over a revocable trust. Also, a beneficiary designation on a bank account could accomplish your goal although it...

We are Canadians living in the U.S.A. for less than 182 days in a yer. We have written our own Wills leaving our Estate to our

This is a tricky question because the the place of your residence will determine where probate is appropriate. It sounds like you are "snowbirds"...

Fl will is not being executed by the personal rep. and it has been over a year,My husband was to get a fifth. What can be done?

You should contact a probate attorney in the county where your mother-in-law lived. You can use AVVO's find lawyer section. A year is long enough...

Out of 5 siblings my husband was left out an annuity .

Some facts are missing. Who set up the annuity and when? This is a key missing component. Was it part of a judgment?

Can I file an action of fraud my self in a probate case ?

You can but not necessarily advisable. If there are issues with the conservatee's care, you should consult an elder law attorney. Emotions can...