If a will has to go through probate how soon must probate be filed?

I agree completely with attorney Lindsley. Ordinarily the person named in the will to serve as executor files a petition with the probate court to...

Quit claim deed and closing trust?

First, the recorder will need the ORIGINAL signed and notarized deeds - signed by the trustee. Second, the trustee may not condition...

Mom left our family home to me and my brother. He died in Jan. Can his new wife take his half?

It depends on the terms of the will or trust under which you and your brother received your inheritance. You need to hire a trusts and estates /...

I agree wholeheartedly with attorney Lysle. IMMEDIATELY consult with a trust and estate attorney who actually practices in probate court. You do...

You can file a bond waiver with the court. It's a mandatory form you can download from the court website. Judicial Council Form DE-142/DE111. ...

I agree with my colleages who state that you probably want to create a joint trust rather than transfer property by deed. Lots of potential issues...

Your mother may be able to file a petition for the distribution of an estate of small value (there is a form specifically for this purpose) but she...

i agree with my colleagues who point out that this is a trust matter and may also be the subject of criminal prosecution. You need to take...

How do we obtain the emergency power of attorney?

I changed the practice area to probate because what you need is an order from the probate court allowing your mother to make decisions about...

How can a Court have jurisdiction in Conservatorship Case?

One thing that could happen is the court could have granted the temporary conservatorship and waived notice to some family members IF a...