Can deceased beneficiaries retain attny asap under Probate statute, with or without Trust copy & or on contingency ?

Your question is a little confusing - a lot of information. If no will or trust can be located, then a $485,000 estate will have to go through...

How do I find out about a trust that my wife’s grandma left her?

You have a right under CA law to a copy of the trust - you could petition the court to provide it. If the will and trust cannot be located, then a...

You need to provide more facts but it is possible that the trustee secured a trust loan that was used to payoff the reverse mortgage and therefore...

Your fact scenario is very difficult to follow. Visit with a probate or trust litigation attorney and share the information with him or her. If...

I agree with Attorney James - make sure you understand the full value of your sister's estate and understand fully who the beneficiaries of her...

File a form MC-040 stating your new address - after filing with the court serve it on all relevant parties.

How can I get forwarding address in court file because sibling is violent?

File a form MC-040 with the court - serve it on all the parties with the new address that you want used going forward in the probate.

Letters of administration (presuming you file a probate action) will give you access to the box. But first, try to get in with a certified copy of...

Inherited real estate was appraised at $290k in 2019 but my father passed away in 2017 how will the step up basis be calculated?

I agree with Attorney Dean, a qualified real estate appraiser should have no problem determining the value as of the date of death. Good luck. I...

My young cousin's unmarried mother died intestate and he (18 yrs old) needs to get something to show he is next of kin

He should just watch her mail and check her email, if possible, to determine what creditors might be outstanding. Remember that he is not...