My father in law resently passed away leaving no will probate is so expensive

Attorney fees are usually paid from the proceeds of the estate at the end of the probate process. An attorney could be granted a lien against the...

How likely is it for my ex to be awarded attorney fees if I am receiving welfare and he is self-employed making $5k a month?

It is highly unlikely that he will be awarded attorney fees. You on the other hand have a right to seek attorney fees and if there are CP assets...

I have no basis for commenting on your friends perception of the judge in this matter. But, filing a preemptory challenge is difficult and you...

My mom died and left no will. Her estate is one home which is now in probate. If some survivors aren't found what happens?

The question needs some more clarification. The brothers you refer to are they your brothers or your mother's brothers (in that case they would of...

I had a divorce lawyer who made my life a nightmare i finally settled with my wife on my own and wanted him just to rewrite what

I suggest that you talk to him about this bill. You should have had an agreement for his services. If he doesn't want to negotiate, then I...

How do I fully tell the judge exactly what I want in my divorce from my incarcerated husband? Can I add attachments?

File the petition and attach a declaration. But, please be aware that simply filing your petition will not create the divorce. You must serve...

Does this mean I am divorced? It shows on the case summary Notice-Entry-Judgment and I received the docs signed by the judge?

Yes. If you received a signed judgement, then you are divorced as per the date on the FL-180. On changing your name, you can only do it if this...

What does a person do if she has been "set up" with a fictitious date of separation in a divorce petition?

You have the right to state your own understanding of the date of separation in your responsive petition. You can also amend it if there hasn't...

My sister recently passed without will. Our Mother is still living. Do the assets go to Mother, or must probate begin?

You must put her estate through probate but the level of the probate action will depend on the total value of the estate. If your sister had...

Does it matter who files first in a divorce in California ? who pays attorney fees ?

It does not matter who files first. ATtorney fees are usually paid the party but if there are CP assets that can be used to pay for fees, then...