Do I need to go through probate for letters testamentary?

Your first move really should be to speak with an attorney to understand the relationships between the life insurance and the loan. As the life...

Does my moms property have to go through probate.....

The mobile home is actually not a probateable asset if it is registered with the DMV, however, if you also received the deed to the property that...

Probate california

An accounting and petition for distribution must be made before you are allowed to distribute from a probate estate. This allows the beneficiaries...

Is there any way of speeding up final distribution in calif probate

Ms. Brewer is absolutely correct, and as a fiduciary in the estate, you really should do every reasonable step in unwinding the clock on your...

When I have encountered this issue with Life Insurance Companies, I usually try to contact the insurance company's in-house counsel directly so we...

My parents are deceased. If I go through probate, will it raise the property taxes on our home?

Probate itself will not raise property taxes, but the transfer is what triggers any change in property tax basis and liability. However, as the...

Is an executor and Probate Court always necessary if there is no will?

Unfortuantely, you will need a probate to transfer title to the house. Cars are non-probateable assets, so that will not be necessary. What would...

How to stop a tax foreclosure on property that hasn't been probated

You should immediately file for a probate, and have a judge stay any foreclosure proceedings in the probate court. Then the government agency who...

I'm trying to understand the difference between the choices of foreclosure vs. bankruptcy? Can you do one without the other?

Foreclosure is a process done by the banks, not you, and bankruptcy is a way to attempt to stall the foreclosure. As far as protecting your...

Can a Nevada lender come after my assets in California?

The anti-deficiency statutes apply where the property is located. As such, the Nevada lender would have a recourse against you. If you would...