We were asked to waive a person from filing a probate bond .

My initial observations are as follows: 1. There is no apparent reason for you to sign the waiver of bond. A bond is needed in probate...

Does my moms property have to go thought probate if all my sibling agree that i can have it

My preliminary observations are as follows: 1. Unless your mom held title to the house other than in joint-tenancy or trust, and if she signed...

My preliminary observations are as follows: 1. Life insurance proceeds are distributed in accordance with the policy, which is a contract...

Do we have to go through probate for unmarried brothers half of the house?

This continues my above answer at point 4.3: Code of Civil Procedure 366.3 requires that an action for breach of promise to leave property at...

Do we have to go through probate for unmarried brothers half of the house?

The following are preliminary observations. The sister should immediately consult with a local attorney who has experience in this area of the...

Requirements of Trustee to provide financial reports

Probate Code 16061.7 entitles a deceased trust maker's beneficiaries and heirs to a copy of the terms of the trust. A grandchild who has living...

If my domestic partner left me certain personal property can his mother contest, there is no will under CA law

A registered domestic partner can receive a share of a decedent's estate even in the absence of a will. A signed handwritten note can qualify...

My friend who died, did not name any add'l trustees or beneficiaries in his living trust. How do I go about removing myself ?

A person nominated as trustee can decline to act and should make sure that no trust beneficiary thinks that he has accepted the nomination. You...

Does a beneficiary have to pay back funds to an incentive trust

The trust instrument determines the answer to this question. Trusts can properly impose conditions on gifts, so long as the conditions are not...

If I petition the court to modify the order based on the on the death of the decease non custodial parent can I receive support?

You - as the guardian ad litem of your children - can file a creditor's claim for child support against the decedent's estate. If no one has been...