How do I find a deceased person's will in CA? There was an attorney but the estate was never probated.

The first option would be to check with the Probate Court in the county where they resided to see if the will was filed. Next you could get an...

As a trustor on my deed of trust, can I change the trustee?

You can check what the documents provide but I doubt it. A deed of trust is more akin to a mortgage and not the type of trust that is an estate...

Hidding Assets

Not unless they want to be found guilty of fraud. There are ways to transfer assets but the rules for doing so must be strictly followed. It...

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SISTER IN LAW IS CONTESTING A P.O.D THAT DID NOT NAME HER AS BENIFICIARY, DO WE NEED A LAYWER? HEVERY THING WAS SET UP AS P.O.D

The attorney is probably just covering their bases. If there is no trust then there is nothing to give the attorney. It would be a good idea to...

Persuant Calif. Probate law, does a Trust and/or an amended Trust, require that the Trustor signiture be notorized??

A trust or amendment to a trust need not be notarized to be valid. However, not having it notarized will give rise to potential challenges towards...

Siezing assets after a parent dies??

Is there a will or trust in place? That's where you should start. If not, then you will have to go through probate administration. The exact...

Can I sue my ex wife for back taxes due in 04/03?

When you file jointly that means that both spouses are responsible for the tax debt that is owed, regardless of who earned the income that gave...

In California in order for a Trust or an Amended Trust to be valid, does the signature have to be notorized??

It does not have to be notarized but failing to notarize the trust raises questions surrounding the authenticity of the amendment. This sounds...

My name is mike my son mother let one of her friend claim my son on her taxes for last year. i been claiming him since he was

There are not enough facts here to fully answer your question but from what I gather the friend of your son's mother would likely not be able to...

My executor in Los Angeles has not returned any of my brother or my 6 emails over the last month. What are our rights?

The executor owes a fiduciary duty to you and your brother as beneficiaries. It would be a good idea to find a probate attorney in Los Angeles to...