It's a bit confusing because a big part of the job of your attorney is to explain the probate process to you. The Schwab account should already be...

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The actual answer depends on the type of property, the location of the property, and what you plan on doing with the property. Depending on your...

Take a look at the Petition for Instructions. It's written in "pleading format", meaning there is a case caption on the first page on the left,...

It's a little confusing, but I think you are saying that the trustee know of a POD bank account naming you as the beneficiary, but didn't tell you...

You'll need to file a Will Contest. It's not realistic to attempt this without a probate litigation attorney. If the estate is of sufficient...

I have a different take on your situation. Typically, the retainer funds you pay an attorney to start a probate are transferred by the attorney to...

As a general rule, if there is a "specific gift", such as the home, that is designated to go to certain people, it can't just be sold by an...

Unfortunately, at least based on your description, your brother is entitled to the accounts in which he is the designated beneficiary. California...

I hope I'm following your narrative correctly, but I think you are saying that the trust, after 2 amendments, has a provision that states who is...

Hello. Sorry to hear about your situation. You should contact an attorney in your area that specializes in probate/trust litigation. Most of us...