Probate and Dying without trust

As Marissa indicated a small estate affidavit should work. Some banks offer them. Otherwise you can Google "california small estate affidavit...

What are my options if I DO NOT want to publicly broadcast my ownership of real property? Looking for a trust specialist.

You might consider using a revocable trust with a name other than your name and someone else as trustee. So let's say your name is Bob Smith....

Can I hire a attorney to handle handle my fathers affairs after he passed away?

I am sorry for your loss. I am sure it feels extra difficult being so far far away. However, it should be pretty easy to conduct as long as you...

How much time do I have in California to probate an estate?

As mentioned above no time limit... just take action before someone else does! Fraud happens in probate... and is more likely in these small cases...

I am sorry for your loss and sorry to report you may have been given misinformation. You will need to through probate. It's not clear what level of...

I had that happen once. I sent one nasty letter to the bank, talking about suing them for attorney fees, and then they did what the order said....

My attorney did not use a probate referee in filing an affidavit of real property of small value.

Needs to be a probate referee. You might want to get a new attorney possibly.

Can I use a Haggsted petition?

I would look for something like a "general transfer" document or other generic statement of intent for future assets to be in the trust. With that...

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How do i get a "Letter of Testamentary" ?

You don't need letters. Just do a California small estate affidavit 40 days after death. There are free ones on the internet and many banks also...

Can I use an affidavit to avoid probate with my mother's house?

As Ms. James says you can not use PC 13100 affidavits to clear title to real estate. You need to do a PC 13150 succession to real property worth...