The answer if very different depending on things you do not mention. Is your mother alive? Is the house in a Trust or just in your mom's name...

The good news is that for assets in the name of the Trust, you should be able to get access to those funds without the 40 day (or longer) wait for...

The most common ways of finding a Will are to look through his papers, assuming you have access. Someone probably does. Another way: If you can...

There are Formal Probates, then various Summary Proceedings. Not everyone nor every estate is eligible for the Summary Proceedings. They are,...

This is a common scenario. The good news is you seem to have the tools you need to take care of this. If your mother has the understanding and is...

In CA, if you wish an notarized acknowledgment, the Notary does not have to actually see the person sign. BUT, they do need the person who has...

Mr. Arrasmith has given you an excellent summary. I would only add that the first thing an attorney will want to do is review the most recent...

I'm going to answer beyond the question you asked, as it is part of a bigger issue. As Trustee, you have a fiduciary obligation to the...

Special Needs Trusts, if one is truly needed, are not always expensive. If appropriate, Pool Special Needs Trusts can be quite affordable, and...

If you have a petition for a formal probate before the Court you have no authority yet to do this. The Probate process is particularly technical...