How can I obtain a hearing to probate a will?

You'll need to prepare a Notice of Hearing (form DE-120)and bring it with you when you file your Petition to Determine Succession to Real Property....

How to add additional beneficiaries to a previous filed declaration?

Do you mean that you filed the Petition for Probate to begin the Probate process? If so you would need to file a Supplement to the Petition. This...

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Who has rights to claim property from a deceased parent? all children?? or just those who are legally registered as legitimate??

I am sorry for your loss. As Attorney Zichi has said, a birth certificate is not the only means of establishing paternity. Probate Code Section...

My mother made a correction on her will, did not have it notarized,is it still valid? or do we use the 1st copy?

It sounds like your mother is deceased. Is that correct?I agree with Mr. Doland. There some additional facts that are needed here. First, wills are...

I agree with Attorneys Morton, Frederick, and Pippen. The terms of the trust will provide for the trustee’s powers. Most of the time, the trustee...

My biological father passed away. His wife said there is no trust or will. How do I find out if this is true?

I am sorry for your loss. If there is no will or trust, you may be entitled to a share of your father's estate by intestate succession. Any...

Since you're located in San Bernardino county, I am assuming that the deceased also either resided in the same county or his/her property is...

Incapacitated Mother - Non-Judicial Certification - Doctors hand written note?

From your post, it sounds as though your mother has a trust. A certificate of incapacity and it’s requirements are usually referenced in trust...

This must be a very stressful situation for you. Ms. Johns provides you with excellent advice. It does sound as though you need to act to protect...

I agree with Attorneys Koslyn, Doland, and Lee but had the same question as Attorney Dube. If your client was a joint owner of the account, the...