Am I entitled to my recently deceased husband's retirement money since we were married 27 years in San Jose California

I don't know as payment of the pension plan is a contract matter. Also, ".. like every other widow. . " isn't correct. In order to receive a full...

Any possibility that you can draw a Simple agreement cover what I state below? a simple one? How much is the charge?

Yes this can be done but as to our informal agreement with AVVO, attorneys agree to not solicit business directly using this forum. You would be...

Emancipation does not disinherit you.

What do i do when my father dies in another state, and his roommate has him cremated and says shes his daughter and next to kin

Contact an attorney in Mo and start the process of probating your dad's estate. Then when you are appointed administrator of his estate, then you...

Yes you "lodge" the Will in Ventura but in reality you need to file a petition to probate the estate and have the Will admitted to probate so that...

How do I know which form to file to start the probate process in California?

If you really need to do this and you are in Texas, I strongly advise you seek the services of a probate attorney in this area to get this done. ...

My mother died in Santa Barbara County but resided in Ventura county all of her life

It appears that her residence in Ventura is till viable and that is where the probate case would need to be filed.

My father died with a will. He had 3 children and gave everything to me just about. Do I need a full probate?

You MUST probate the estate. There is no other option. The value that would require this is based upon a TOTAL GROSS value of the entire estate,...

Can I be both the principal heir named in my mother's will AND the personal representative

Yes you could be both appointed and be an heir. If you are appointed via a Will, then you would need to first file a petition to probate the...

Can I cross off anything in a pre printed will that does not apply?

Your suggestion would be the worst thing you could do. it would then invalidate the entire document. If you mother has her mental capacity, take...