You need an attorney to untangle this mess. If there is a trust, but the house is not titled in the name of the trust, then we may be able to...

Caregivers are one of the class of persons whose inheritance may be invalidated for undue influence. To overcome the presumption of undue...

You would write a demand letter requesting an accounting, and a copy of the trust if you don't already have that. If the trustee does not comply,...

There isn't a form for a preliminary distribution. You'll have to draft it on pleading paper.

Probate - Determining Amount of Extraordinary Fees for Personal Representative

If I were in your position, I would first consult with the beneficiaries to get their consent to your extraordinary fees. They can always object...

What if I think the executor of my parents will is incompetent and has mismanaged the estate.

If she has already been appointed as executor by the court, then you can petition to have her removed if she is not fulfilling her duties. Contact...

Need Probate Trial Attorney

That case number has a hearing on an amended first account and petition for allowance of fees, but there isn't a trial scheduled. You should...

Investment co put in the contract that if you die spouse receive money directly from them would that money go in to probate?

When there is a beneficiary and the beneficiary is living, then that money will go directly to the beneficiary without probate.

Dad recently died. 3rd wife provided Will signed in 2015. Will is missing sections (Gifts & Distribution).

A later will revokes all prior wills. So it depends on whether the 2015 will was valid when it was signed. Ultimately, you'll need an attorney to...

What are the laws in CA married couple one of them dies and there's no will

The basics are that the surviving spouse is entitled to all community property and a portion of the separate property of the decedent spouse. To...