I agree with Ms. James, with one caveat - when you interview probate attorneys (and you should talk to at least 2, perhaps 3) make sure they handle...

This question should actually be categorized as Conservatorship, but that's not an option in Avvo. Conservatorship petitions are heard in the...

Yikes! You should definitely consult with your attorney about this. It may be necessary to remove the co-trustee who refuses to comply with the...

The probate fees are set by statute - the Probate Code (10810 as stated by Ms. Serrambama above. There are 2 kinds of probate fees - the so-called...

I agree with Mr. Ligh and Ms. King. However, there are books that you can find in a local law library that you can read to educate yourself. Law...

I agree with Ms. James. You need an attorney to review the totality of the facts with you and to tell you what options you have. Also, DO NOT...

When a trust is being administered after the trustor's death, all tax issues are addressed in the administration. The terms of the trust control...

My friend passed away and she left a will that is in probate right now?

You can go to the court website and find the Record of Action (ROA) then input the case number for the probate. The ROA will let you know when the...

You need to speak to an attorney who specializes in public benefits / estate planning.

You should contact an estate planning attorney to help with this. It's not complicated - you can either do a complete restatement of your existing...