MY BROTHER DIED, HE LEFT A WILL AND TESTAMENT HE LIVE IN CALIFORNIA. HOW CAN I MAKE SURE HIS 50% IS DISTRIBUTED WITHOUT PROBATE.

You can file a petition to probate his estate but his wife will have priority of she objects. But in any event a probate petition will then...

Uncontested divorce

It can be done but usually pro per parties are very confused as to what uncontested means. Will your spouse sign a stipulation or agreement as to...

What kind of lawyer do I need?

You need a family law attorney and hopefully your judgment was properly crafted so that you could be indemnified on his failure and refusal to be...

Can one amend amend a Nevada death certificate in a California court?

The court that would do this would be the court located in the district where he resided.

My son died intestate. His wife has petitioned for determination of spousal property. How do I object? And when do I object?

But do you know if they may have transmutted title of the house into a community property house? You need to get the facts first.

My spouse has filed divorce papers in a different state after I've already filed mine.

YOu say a judgment was entered? Then file a motion to quash her divorce/custody petition.

If husband still alive at time of wife's death does he become the benefactor even though wife made will in favour of her niece

There is no requirement that a married person leave their share of an estate to their spouse. A will MUST go through probate so any family member...

Do I need a probate attorney to address the negligence of the executor of a will?

You need an attorney if you do not posses either/and/or the legal skills to prepare and file a property petition nor the time or expertise to do so.

Serve the party personally and then file a proof of service.

My grandfather's wife is claiming everything has been left to her and won't allow anyone to read docs. What are my rights?

We don't read wills or trusts. Additionally any reading of a trust or will has no bearing on what is required to do to execute either document. ...