You can present the death certificate to the banks and ask if you can use a Small Estate affidavit to close out the accounts. They may allow it IF...

Nothing is valid without a signature. May need notarization or witnessing. Depends on a lot of factors.

I am sorry for your loss. I am also sorry that you and your sister's relationship has broken down. Both you and she have the same priority as far...

If title was held as KY, sounds like property not attached to trust & may need to go through probate process. Recommend you consult with probate...

Unless she named you in a Will or Trust, you are not in line to inherit since you state she has living children. If you want a thorough explanation...

I am sorry for the loss of your mom. Whether a probate is needed will depend on how the title was held. IF it was held as joint tenants, no probate...

I am sorry for the loss of your grandfather. Without written documents, his estate will likely fall under the laws of intestacy in CA, which means...

You can make a creditor claim against his estate. You can search the probate court in the county where he lived to see if an estate has been started.

It will likely depend on the terms of the IRA whether they have to pay an EX-spouse. However, UNLESS you are a named beneficiary in a Will or...

In CA, only a Probate court can issue Letters Testamentary & that’s usually only if you have a Will. You should consult with a probate attorney to...