How do children hold title to real estate if a parent dies without a will in California?

After some type of probate proceeding and recording the probate court order, the heirs of the estate would hold title as tenants in common. ...

Can I force my late grandmother's attorney to release a copy of her last will and testament?

If there is a will, then the person who has it is required to lodge it with the probate court in the county where the decedent lived when he died...

Does a lawyer acting for 2 family members & against the widow in a probate case have to be able to remain objective?

You're not going to be able to disqualify this attorney from representing her clients. However, you can prevent the child from being appointed as...

Executor or legal representative?

Has the lawsuit already been settled or is there a settlement offer that hasn't been accepted? Only the client can accept settlement, and so you...

Probate - Notice of Proposed Action for Preliminary Distribution

The preliminary distribution does not require consent of the heirs of the estate, it requires court approval.

Is a death row inmate entitled to receive an inheritance from an intestate will after monies are paid to Victims Compensation?

The personal representative must send notice to the Victim's Compensation Board and after repayment of any restitution, creditor claims, and...

A will was created stating I can live in a house. Can I stay there if the executor wants to sell it?

Bring a copy of the will to an attorney for review. In a practical sense, the house may have to be sold to pay for the expenses of the probate...

Property with a mortgage greater than value was quit claimed to us without our permission. Can we just quit claim it back?

The grantee doesn't sign the deed, only the grantor signs. A deed requires delivery and an acceptance of the property by the grantee. California...

My husband wants to leave his half of the house to an university and not to me. Upon his death, would I have to sell the house?

Yes, that is possible. You can have a provision in the trust that the surviving spouse would have the right to live in the house for his or her...

Gather your documents and bring them to an attorney to review. The will may or may not be valid. If you decide to contest the will, this is a...