You have legal options but you need to consider other practical options also. Short of a court order, there is nothing you can do to force her...

Your step mother received the life insurance pay out as her separate property. Upon her death, it would go to her children.

Does a judge make a decision before the first hearing based only on petitioners filling without hearing respondent's ?

No. But you MUST file your objections to her appointment and you must insure that the Will and its amendment (codicil) are submitted to the court...

My husband is the oldest of 3,youngest one passed away with no will or written directives in Ca. who has rights to the ashes?

Under the law both have an equal right to possession of teh ashes for disposition. Suggest you file a petition with probate court to gain...

Seeking custody of my grandson?

First, CPS wont put him in foster care if there is an immediate family member who is capable of providing the necessary care. But yes teh...

Husband was killed 2 years ago by hit and run driver and left no will. What do I need to legally take over all his accounts?

Any old attorney isn't the best way to go. You need help from a probate attorney on this.

How do I petition the court for a status of administration?

Its not just a format issue. Request For Notice? The facts of the estate itself will determine to a large extent how long it takes to bring it to...

Good day, unfortunately I need to investigate a divorce from my wife of 8 years.

Not sure what you need answered here. But if I assume correctly that it appears that the main asset is the house and it appears that each of you...

Payment of an interest benefit is income even if you reinvest it back into funds, for divorce purposes. But this requires some detailed analysis...

Do you need permission/signatures from ALL parties when selling a property that is jointly owned?

It depends on the judgment and if still titled by both, then yes they need to both sign the contracts.