Do I need to pay a loan off for my deceased husband?

I am sorry for your loss. It would seem that loan company would be a creditor of your husband's estate. Thus if you are inheriting assets you...

Can i go to the County Recorders office and get my name put on deed to the house?

Probate court. A Heggstad petition might work. Look into that as first option.

My husband recently passed away. After we were married he inherited some property. He didn't have a will. Can I inherit his.

I am sorry for your loss. As the other attorney said need a little more info to accurately answer. Children is the key question. How many? Then...

What are the steps to transfer property out of a trust?

Please hire an attorney before you doing anything more. Transferring properties from a parent to child can allow the child to retain the same...

Time to file for probate ASAP. We could even file for letters of special administration if the sale date is pending. We are based in Sacramento...

As my learned colleagues have stated, if all goes well, your order (if submitted ahead of time) will be signed and then letters can be issued. ...

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Do my parents need a trust? A will?

Most likely a trust and talk to an attorney about fixing that joint tenancy. A JT is loses the full step up in tax basis so can be a HUGE flaw in...

My mother in law has stated she would like me to inherit the portion of her estate which would have gone to my wife.

Have her talk to her attorney about amending her trust.

Co-trustee and I did not agree how to administer 2 assets in the trust estate. Now have a fiduciary. Is a percentage fee common?

I assume you mean a PFAC professional fiduciary. I would say about half charge hourly ($75-125/hour common) and half charge percentage. I would...

Does A Probate Administrator Have A Duty To Communicate What Is Happening In The Probate Process?

Yes and no. He does not have an actual legal "duty" to notify you of most actions. However, since he has limited authority he will need court...

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