A person can make a will as long as he/she meets the competency requirements of Sec 6100.5 of the California Probate code. (You can find it on the...

As long as the attorney is not a beneficiary of the will and not related by blood or marriage, it is perfectly acceptable for the lawyer to serve...

It all depends on how much you trust your niece. If you think she is trustworthy, conscientious and will do a good job, waive the bond. If not, don't.

As a contingent beneficiary to a trust in which the Trustor is still alive, you have no rights to anything. You would be entitled to a copy of the...

not enough facets here to give an answer. Your father needs to retain a probate litigation attorney to go after your cousin.

Take the documents to a trust lawyer in your area who needs to read the documents to determine your rights.

Consult a bankruptcy lawyer. The fact that they are claiming fraud does not mean that they can prove fraud.

Take your estate planning documents to an experienced trust lawyer who can review them, answer your questions and advise you on the best course of...

Notary is not required in California for will. Will must be signed by two independent witness over the age of 18 and neither a beneficiary of the...

Adversary proceedings are no Do It Yourself projects. I suggest you retain counsel. Having said that, some times bankruptcy judges allow late...