You will need to file a trust petition under Probate Code 850 seeking an order that your cousin be required to return trust assets (the funds in...

The standard for termination of guardianship is the best interest of the child. In the past, the mother could simply have made a showing that the...

I agree with Attorney James. You simply need to attach the form to your affidavit of small estate.

Since you have not been appointed yet, Letters of Administration have not been issued. Without the Letters, you do not have authority to act on...

Your father's estate sounds like it will need to be probated. This would be the case whether your father died with a will or not. The small...

If your sister is the conservator of the person, then she can determine where your father lives. However, placement of a conservatee must be the...

Rules regarding reverse mortgages and non-borrowing spouses changed somewhat in 2014. When the borrowing spouse dies, there are two classes of...

I agree with Ms. James' and Mr. Shields' advise. You or your attorney can search the decedent's name on the court website. If you believe...

If no one is acting as trustee or successor, you will need to file a petition to be appointed as successor trustee. A petition regarding the trust...

Is my father able to obtain any of his sister's estate in the state of California?

I agree with Mr. Armstrong. Under Probate Code Sec. 6402.5, since your aunt predeceased your uncle and then your uncle died intestate (without...