A four delay is unreasonable and it generates thoughts of something rotten going on by the one who should be the successor trustee.

What prevents one spouse from not paying bills and their repercussions from the time you file until you sctually go to court?

The "status quo" must be maintained as to bills etc. Your car can't be repossessed if indeed it is community property car that was purchased...

I am the beneficiary of a home my dad left us in his will with me and three other siblings can they sell the without my consent

It appears you posted another post later on and I answered. No, the house can't be sold without court approval, if indeed the estate must go...

How does an executor of an estate go about putting a home that's in the estate solely in their name when there's four other bene

Still not sure if you are talking about a Trust or Will since your post had no punctuation in it. But, if the estate didn't have a revocable...

What options do I have regarding my Mom's IRA without Probate?

It depends on the total gross value of her estate. You need to talk to a probate attorney.

Does our extracurricular spending get considered when calculating my husband's alimony payment to his ex wife?

He is entitled to living a live. But I dont' know what she is claiming as to the standard of marital living nor do I know what she makes and what...

No you can't acquire title that way and if you tried, then you would be opening up the estate after your father passes to unnecessary litigation. ...

What legal course of action should me and my two siblings take when the other sibling is claiming everything for herself.

File a petition to probate the estate and have yourself appointed as administrator. BUT you really need to get help from a probate attorney on...

What should I do about my father who is showing clear signs of dementia and his wife has isolated him from all of his children?

Get legal help and file a petition for conservatorship of his person and estate. There might be other options though depending on whether or not...

My spouse was served 2 days ago and says if I don't meet his demands he will not sign can I go forward with divorce

His threats are baseless. You don't need his cooperation to proceed. You DO need the protections and help of a family law attorney.