How can I find out if my grandfather left me thing if my uncle is Executor and won't tell me anything?

File a petition to probate his estate, That will actually "smoke" out any possible Will.

I can't stand the man my mother married. People keep referring to him as my step father can I legally change the relationship.

No you can't do this. You can cut ties to him by not just taking or communicating with him.

If probate last a while, especially dealing with two states, can I be made a temporary representative

States allows siblings living in other states to seek appointment to administer probate estates. You would probably be required to post a bond.

Their criminal background would be looked at by any bond company. Unless there is a conservatorship or guardianship then they usually don't look...

How do we monetarily split a piece of inherited jewelry that my sister and i have? Sister wants to keep and use. I do not.

Both of you own half the value of the jewelry. Thus she needs to compensate you only for your value in the jewelry in order to keep it. The fair...

California marriage for 12 years ? Moving to El Paso Texas . is it community property ?

Where you got married is not important. If you move to Texas and then file for divorce in Texas under the laws of Texas, then the retirement plan...

Do I have a responsibility to pay back to my soon to be ex's parents for dept more than two years ago?

No you are not correct. If the loans were given to both of you during the marriage, then they are community property debts. The parents would...

How does a Request for Dismissal work?

You can't get a lien on arrears unless you file a motion to establish the arrears. If a trial is scheduled, you can stop it by entering into an...

Divorce: Can I get a fair one under the facts below?

What do you mean by fair? CA is a community property state. The problem with your separation agreement is that it might not conform to law. So,...

Can I file for divorce in California with a legal separation agreement from Hong Kong ?

The separation agreement is binding and you would need to file for divorce here in CA as long as you have been a resident here for 6 months prior...