Probate

You MUST probate the estate regardless of how many assets she has. In order for you actually "own" the home, this is the only way to get this...

Does my husband have legal claim to proceeds from an item left to him in a will?

Yes if the estate under the Will was solvent. The executor in the Will MUST file a petition to probate the Will before he or she does anything. If...

You don't file a default divorce. You file the required petition and supporting documents and then you serve him correctly (you can't do it...

How do I retain my mother's house if there was no will and she died?

You must file a petition to probate your mother's estate. If they don't want their share, then they will need to file and assignment of their...

If we are legally separated (lived apart for over a year) is a spouse able to enter community property anytime?

A legal separation is one where a judgment has been entered establishing that the parties are legally separate as of a certain date. Just because...

What type of lawyer can represent me using Bank of America?

What is the total gross value of your grandfather's estate? Also what is the value of the CD? Banks, and particularly B of A, are very ignorant...

No I don't think the judge would consider this within the context of a family law matter. Your child can do this on his own initiative when he...

Can I get compensated from our family living trust for caregiving currently and years past? ( seven siblings )?

First the "pursuit of happiness" is part of the freedom to do what is right - not just what suits your own fancy. You are investing in your mother...

Can I move, with my children, out of state?

Come to an agreement with him regarding custody, visitation and child support. It would be a bad move on you part to move to CO without anything...

What do I need to do to acquire a QDRO?

Might not need a QDRO. It depends on the actual date of separation of the parties. If indeed you actually started working after the date of...