Isn't there a conflict of interest with Heggstad petitions - the attorney stands to gain if it fails and goes into full probate?

You are correct that there is an inherent conflict but that's the case with many things that lawyers, and other professionals, do. Hopefully it's...

Father passed away. How to transfer his business to myself.

I am sorry for your loss but am glad you were able to carry on the family business. The answer to your question depends on value. If his estate...

So if theres an Administrator & an Executor of an Estate, does that mean there a will & then also not a will..?

It's hard to know the answer based on the question. Typically an Administrator is if there is no will and an Executor is if there is a will....

Most typically this is done by a separate document. We call ours a "general transfer" but I am sure other attorneys have different names. It...

I presume the first in line is unable to act. If you don't want to act then the person who is third in line will hire an attorney and that attorney...

To probate an uncontested Small Estate 2012 be applied if real property @$53,500 with a loan balance of $37,500

Gross.

My mother died intestate, and left a house. She had six adult children. Three of her children died 120 hours before she died.

I am sorry for your losses. Yes, the issue of a PRE-deceased child would take.

My father past way in california in instate and the estate is not yet divided my bro just died what happens to his shares

I am very sorry for your losses. Sounds like it's been a tough year! Your brother's share of your dad's estate goes to your brother's heirs at...

Estate; (Small)

Nice talking to you Mr. Cotton. As discussed I can have a small estate affidavit to you this week. Call me back when ready to proceed. -John

Do I really need an attorney for probate

An attorney is not required but hiring a probate attorney will save you money in most cases. For example, do you qualify for a Heggstad petition?...