Based on your post, you realistically have no chance of completing the probate process without an attorney. Seek out an attorney who does probates...

The short answer is that if you just proceed without any documentation as to what's occurring everything will likely be classified as a gift to...

Your best option is to ask the ex-wife to collect the funds, then transfer the funds to you. Maybe let her keep 10%. I guess how well that works...

The time frame seems a little long, but is probably based on the time the IRS has to audit/challenge the last tax return filed. As to the...

I think you are confusing some issues. For deaths after January 1, 2017, per SB 33, Medi-Cal recovery is limited to assets that go through...

In probate cases the attorney doesn't collect a fee until the end of the probate and only collects the fee from the assets within the probate, not...

This is a difficult situation and a complex area of the law and it largely depends on if the home would be considered the separate property of your...

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Based on your post, a trust clearly exists based on the deed. In the 95% of all cases, a parent will name his children as equal beneficiaries. ...

A 1.5% total trustee's fee is likely acceptable. You have to read the Trust as your starting point. Some trusts will actually include...

The Department of Health website has the form, including detailed instructions to complete such form, to amend a death certificate.