Grandfather passed in '01 and my mother (his step daughter) is in charge of his will/trust yet she has done nothing he requested

Good news is that you can accomplish your goals but it is difficult to do as a pro per. I strongly suggest you seek the help of an attorney on...

Is probate really necessary?

You can do this without a full blown probate and by a small estate affidavit.

Can a divorce be finalized When the only notification of the divorce preceedings was via public publication?

This question is problematic because it is being asked by a third party who is probably not knowledgeable of the whole story nor does this person...

You problem is probably rooted in the actual agreement for the division of assets and debts. If you deeded the house to her as ordered in the...

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Deceased father's girlfriend (who was still married to HER spouse, I believe) placed her name on the death certificate as SPOUSE

File a petition for probate of the estate. Get authority to administer estate and then file suit against her for fraud. My office can help.

Can the same person be the server for both the petitioner and the respondent?

Yes the same person can be the server for both as long as that person is an adult over the age of 18 and not a party to the matter. Make sure that...

If a husband leaves and files bankruptcy am I in any way responsible if my name is on none of his cards?

You and he will be responsible for any community debt but he will be responsible for his own separate property debt. His debt needs to be...

I filed for divorce in 2003, we got back together and case was taken off calendar. Can we get that case reopened?

Short answer is no. You need to file a new case by filing new petition, summons, income and expense declaration and any additional documents if...

I'm a male married to an illegal (w/expired travel visa) female & we had a baby. Can I get full custody if I file for divorce?

You need to file for divorce here in California and also you need to file for orders on child custody and visitation here in California and make...

How a refugee women can get divorce from the person she married before coming to the state?

If you have legally been living in California for at least 6 months, you can file for a divorce here in California. I suggest you seek the...