How do i find out if my Father who passed May 2017 had a Will, we never discussed and now his Wife is not responding to calls?

The first thing that you should do is to check and see how title to the properties is held. You can check the Grantor/Grantee Index on most...

Since the assets exceed the $150,000 limit, a probate proceeding will be necessary to transfer title to the accounts. Attorneys fees in probate...

I need a lawyer to help contest a will. In Southern California

There are attorneys who do take on representation in a will contest proceeding on a contingent fee basis. However, as a will contest can be a...

I am the only child of my mother who just passes away with no will, with a stepfather

What you may be entitled to depends upon a number of factors. How long has she been married to your stepfather? Did they have a pre or...

Is probate the only way to convey title on a home not in a Trust, no will, and on a Reverse Mortgage?

Unfortunately, the only way to clear title to the property is through a formal probate proceeding as it is the full value of the property not the...

Do I need to file my father's will when he passes, and if so, where, and how?

You do need to lodge the will with the clerk of the court in Santa Ana. Whether you need to initiate a probate proceeding depends upon how title...

Should i file for bankruptcy?

It appears that you have tried the other options to resolve your debt and the remaining option of filing bankruptcy may be a good option for you. ...

If I obtain an attorney to file chapter 13 bankruptcy do I have to appear in court or will the attorney take care of proceedings

The attorney will be able to take care of most everything for you from the information which you provide hm or her. You will, however be required...

How long do I have to put my parents home into my name which has been left to me?

The answer to that question depends upon how your parents left the property to you and your sister and when each of your parents and your sister...

If my mother died without a will, and my sister died before her, do my sisters children get a share of the estate?

Assuming that your mother was a resident of California, since she died without a will, California law determined how her estate is to be divided. ...