Calif estate taxes

No IRS cannpt and probably won't seek reimbursement from you. You are not liable.

Do I have any recourse to being removed as a beneficiary by a public guardian from my mom's annuities?

You may be misunderstanding the actual facts. But, your only action now is to hire an attorney to represent your needs and you must hire that...

Is an estate liable for the acts of an executor before the court appointed them?

You would need to hire your own contract attorney on this. If the purported executor held out to you that he was indeed the person to deal with,...

Can I write a check from estate acct for expense that came up after I filed petition for final distribution?

Yes you can. Especially if you asked the court to give you a reserve for later expenses.

You don't certify a will. You probate the will. Hire a probate attorney to help you with the process.

Setting up an estate for an already deceased person.

You could be legally entitled to the benefits but I need to know more about the company. Talk to a probate attorney on this.

What exactly is the step by step process to getting a divorce?

First, you DO NOT have to do this. I know but given my years of counseling experience background, please hear me. If you feel you need to do...

The letter would be a waste of time. Hire a probate attorney to help you on this. Attorney fees can be paid from the estate and not your pocket...

What do I do if I believe my spouse isn't reporting all assets and income on the divorce paperwork?

Are your representing your self? There are "discovery" tools that can be used to help you get the information needed. Strongly advise you seek...

How do I file probate for my father's house when it is still in his wife's name, who died 10 years ago?

Filing is easy. The first step is to determine what the recorded title says. Hire a probate attorney on this. Its going to get complicated.