If there was a will or funded trust the dispositive provisions will dictate who would inherit. If not, the estate would go to the legal heirs,...

When a person is adopted, the law generally treats their adoptive parent as a replacement (rather than an addition) to their natural parent. So you...

In 2016 there was a minute order to divide our assets but not sigh by judge my husband died in 2017

The minute order is the record made by the court clerk of the events that happen in a case during a court appearance. An order is typically...

Under California Code of Civil Procedure §377.60, a wrongful death lawsuit may be filed by the personal representative of the deceased's estate, or...

If you believed in good faith that you were legally married you might be a "putative spouse" with inheritance rights. Otherwise, assuming no...

Yes it is fairly common to sign sign these documents before you receive a distribution. The personal representative oftern obtains a receipt from...

How do I get my uncle will that was left for my sister and myself?

California Probate Code Section 8200(a) requires that the person in possession of the will lodge the will with the clerk of the superior court in...

Daughter (resident of CA) passed away suddenly without a will in CA - She was not married/no children but has property in Texas.

Assets included in the gross estate of the decedent are identified as in state or out of state property based on the physical location for tangible...

Can I file wills without opening probate?

The will must be lodged even if there is not going to be a probate. Probate Code Section 8200(a) requires that the person in possession of the will...

The authority to administer the estate under the IAEA can be given by the the court and is generally done when the probate proceeding is initiated...