Dad dies with no will. His wife (not our mother), says she inherets all of his estate?

No, this is not how the system works. Whatever separate property you dad had prior to his remarriage is his and inheritable by his children. ...

As long as you have lived in California for 6 months prior to filing and in San Diego county for at least 3 months prior to filing, then you can...

As long as your wife has residence here in CA and during the marriage the two of you lived here and/or the marriage was performed here in CA, CA...

I am named as the executor in my brothers will. His will states that I am to deed his home to his daughter, very clearly and to

You MUST probate a Will even if it is recorded. Creditors have a right to notice on an estate and that is why it is probated. There is no way...

Can an administrator of an estate, with full authority under IAEA, sell real property when the estate is insolvent?

The administrator has full authority to sell under the IAEA without a court order. DHCS's claims will come in the process of distribution of the...

Our kids are grown and out of the house and my wife and I have been separated for a number of years, the only thing we own

A petition for divorce and response need to be filed with a court. Then the two of you need to sit down and agree on how all of the assets and...

My wife got a lump sum ck. from inherited non spouse IRA.

That won't be necessary. Regardless of how she receives it, it may be taxable. But see a tax specialist or financial planner.

My wife and I share interest in a house. We separated, she decided to stay living at the house so she now pays mortgage and

The percentage share of each party can't be determined just from the above. When was the house purchased? Was there down payment on the house...

In California, is there a deadline to file a petition to have someone removed as the Executor of an estate?

You must object prior to a final distribution. Please contact a probate attorney as there are other remedies that you need to consider in this...

My wife and siblings took lump sum payouts on an inherited ira from her father and step mon both dead.how to cut tax burden?

I think you need to talk to a tax specialist or certified financial planner who can give you the best options. Additionally, the inheritance your...