Do I need to publish a notice to creditors if I have already contacted creditors by telephone ?

You will need to open a probate of the estate since her estate is over $150,000. Publication of the petition for probate will be required and you...

Can the executor of an estate pay the funeral expense from the decedent's bank account without filing a Creditor's Claim?

Funeral expenses are given priority and the executor, generally, can reimburse those amounts without submitting a creditor claim. The events you...

See a lawyer to aid in this. With regard to recovery for Medi-cal benefits, only assets subject to probate are available for recovery by the state....

We got a new property and we want to assign beneficiaries only for this property. Should we include this in our Family Trust?

You should be able to accomplish your goals with your current trust. See a lawyer. He or she will be able to amend or restate your trust in a way...

How do I Compel Executor of my dad's Estate to Close Out the Estate so that my siblings and I can receive our 1/9 of the 1/7

You need to see an attorney to review the situation and to get in front of the court if necessary. Be prepared to explain why you have waited so...

If I have a license in Washington that is valid even though I have an Fta for a dui. Am I able to get a license in California?

It is very possible the FTA in CA will hold up your license, however, since WA has been issuing you a license maybe the DMV is not aware of the...

Why my insurance policy went up more than doble if I got a 2nd speeding ticket but I did traffic school and both were dismissed?

Ask your insurance company. Sometimes their rules regarding pricing are different than what you would expect.

You will not be responsible for debts not incurred by you and the opposite is true for your family, they won't be responsible for your debts. If...

How is money split between co-owners of a property left in a trust if 1 of the owners has been paying & lowering loan balance?

Generally speaking, you and your brother, as the beneficiaries, can agree to split the proceeds other than 50/50. You could seek to have your...

What can I do when legal counsel is intentionally dragging out our probate of my brother and my father's affairs.?

I agree with Attorney James's answer - also, if the delay has been unreasonable, the court may cut the fee to the executor and attorney - legal...