There are not enough facts in the scenario to answer this question completely. I am inferring from your question that your mother was involved in a...

Not sure whether a probate lawyer is need or what type of legal assistance is needed

You will need to provide proof of title. If you can provide documentation as to all of this, a probate attorney may be able to assist you.

There are not enough facts here to allow us to help you. However, you can often find people through services like Accurint. You can hire a bounty...

How do I go about getting legal custody of my niece?

It is unclear how your sister can move to take the child away from you while she is in prison for 35 years. You have a compelling case and should...

What rights do I have as next of Kin of my brothers property? Particular his car that someone is now holding.

The terms of the contract will govern. Co-signer is on the hook for the loan - until the debt is paid, the car belongs to the bank. If you are...

Not enough information provided. Is the car in trust? Is the trust being administered? How was the car "left" to the siblings? In theory, you can...

Can a Stepmom give her Son a large cash payment before she dies to avoid having to split it between the 3 in the Trust?

In addition to what the other two attorneys here have posted, you may be able to file a petition to have the trust supervised and file a Probate...

You may opt to state in your notice that you will provide the physical location upon request, and state under penalty of perjury that the physical...

The heirs are entitled to see a copy of the trust and/or Will. You should receive a notice issued under Probate Code section 16061.7 by the trustee...

Would a suit against a successor trustee of a family trust for civil causes of action.. fraud, constructive fraud..

Bring your petitions with respect to the trust estate into Probate Court. Look for the appropriate jurisdiction where the trust is administered, or...