Can the spouse of a deceased person file bankruptcy on his behalf?

You should file a probate petition so that you can determine which debts are his, and what debts you are personally liable for. If your husband's...

When my dad was dying a notary was brought in room and gave his sister next of kin or executor we don’t no what was done

You can challenge your aunt's actions. Time to lawyer up. She'll have some questions to answer for the things that she's done.

Yes, a successor trustee can charge a reasonable fee to the trust for services as the trustee. I suggest that you keep a record of the date,...

10 years ago, the elderly owners of a home passed. Intestate. 3 elderly sons live on the property. No change of ownership. Is th

A probate matter must be initiated to transfer the interest to the children of the decedent. There are forms to file with the tax assessor to...

Can I get the house back or is it a waste of time?

You could bring an action under Probate Code section 850 to challenge the ownership of the home. You could challenge your mother's capacity and...

How do I SEND OUT form 121 on probate ?with 35 siblings DO they all have to receive both pages or can i just send one page

You must mail out both pages. Our office usually also sends a copy of the petition. If the persons entitled to notice consent with the proper...

Can I sign the form 121? if im THE one that filed or does the person that is going to mail the letter signs?

The person that mails the DE-121 signs it after they have mailed it. If you are the petitioner, then someone else should mail it for you.

How do i fill out probate form DE -161 attachment 1 if my mother had zero cash assests?

If there are no cash assets of the estate, for Attachment 1, write "none." For Attachment 2, give a description of the house and the legal...

How do I provide "identification" of and notice to beneficiaries of a postdeceased beneficiary?

Identification of those entitled to succeed to the deceased spouse requires you to state the name, relationship, and whether the person is an adult...

You will not automatically get the house, and you may want to see an estate planning attorney with your husband. You may each need separate...