Attorney James is correct. Surviving spouse is entitled to 1/3 of separate property where there are more than one child. The children split 2/3 of...

Highly recommend obtaining counsel to assist you if you choose to accept position as Successor Trustee.

If you are the trustee, you likely have authority to sell the vehicle & pay off the balance. You need to make sure final tax returns have been...

I don't have the form in front of me, but I have had success opening estate accounts at City National Bank.

You would typically only need to file the Pour Over Will in Probate court IF there are assets that are OUTSIDE of the Trust. Bank accounts and...

A consultation with a probate attorney will help flush out what next steps are needed depending on types & amount of assets. Probate may or may not...

Simply file a Supplement to your Petition for Probate of Will & answer the questions. You should attach a copy of the Will, but you will also need...

Are we entitled to half of my deceased father passed two weeks ago , my father ?

If your dad died without a Will, his spouse & children are his heirs (NOT his siblings). You may file to administer his estate, but the spouse...

You can confirm by contacting the LA county Assessors office. There’s no need for a probate at this stage, but if your mom doesn’t have her house...

If the proposed action is to sell the home, the details including buyer & sales price should be laid out. If there is no reason not to proceed,...