My Grandma passed away and didn’t have a will or trust. Do we have a case for any inheritance?

Yes, since your grandmother passed away without a will, so long as she was not married at the time of her passing, then her assets would go to her...

As Successor Trustee and Executor of a Ca. trust where Settler has passed, how do I distribute assets to estranged beneficiary?

You would set the money aside for the beneficiary and keep trying to contact him. If you can't find him, you can deposit the funds with the...

My mom died in 2007. I am an only child. My dad never said if she left me anything. How do I find out if she had a will?

Wills are supposed to be lodged with the court within 30 days of death. You can check with the court to see if there is a will there, or you can...

What are my legal rights to items in my home?

You own any items that you purchased. As for the decedent, you will own any items that the court orders will go to you. Are you the personal...

How can I get my inheritance put it into a trust account so it won't stop my SSI?

You can petition the court to create and fund a special needs trust with the inheritance. It would be even better if the inheritance was from your...

Yes, you can put the house in the trust, even though there is a lien on the property. The trust will avoid probate and distribute the assets to...

No, the grandchildren cannot do that. The executor under a will can only sell property after the court appoints him or her as the executor. But...

You would object to the grandson's petition for probate, and file your own petition for probate to be appointed as the administrator. As a child...

I'm on a group universal claim and my dad's spouse is contesting what I am suppose to receive. How long is the court process?

It's difficult to know how long that court case would take. If there was a petition for interpleader and then an objection to it, that can only be...

How do I put my deceased mother's home in my name?

There is a lot more paperwork that you have to complete to properly administer the trust, ensure the property taxes don't go up, and not be liable...