What is the percentage of tax on the sale of probate property which is an apt. bldg. and a house in California.

There likely won't be any estate taxes to be paid unless your mom's estate is worth more than $5.3 Mil. As to your own tax liability, I can't...

"petition for dissolution" to protect assets, to do so Do I need to file for separation ?

I can't tell you if you "need" to file for separation. As to the 250K asset, I don't know because if he can show he made a separate property...

What are the benefit of filling separation?

Separation allows you to divide the community assets, get orders on repayment of any money spent on his PHD back to the "community" if the...

How long it take to file "petition for dissolution" to protect assets, and how long it takes to be implemented? will do it in LA

As soon as you file AND serve on the opposing party, then something called Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders go into effect to prevent a party...

Is there a time limit on divorce papers? I filed in 2013 but never completed the process. Do I need to start over?

Each county has its own rules regarding dismissing a divorce matter due to lack of "prosecution" by the parties. Usually a county will have a rule...

Is this just a normal will clause that's always entered in to a will..? >>>>

Generally acceptable as to Wills but it also needs to be reviewed under the entire context of the estate and the actual Will that was executed.

I can't even speculate as there are no facts about the estate.

The self help office will give you the guidance you need. Take them the documents and they will visually look at it and show you. By the way, did...

In Divorce through Default with Agreement, does Respondent have to file or serve Preliminary Declarations of Disclosure?

If you are doing this by default, you won't need to waiving FDD's. Suggest you get legal help on a limited scope basis from a FL attorney to make...

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Can I get a "summary of dissolution" in California if have more than $40,000 in assets PRIOR to the marriage?

If your net value in separate property exceeds $40K, then you won't qualify for a summary dissolution.