I am very sorry for your loss. You are entitled to a copy of your mother's will. By law, the original will must be lodged with the court within 30...

Can I first time amend my Complaint without Leave of Court ? Can I add new causes of action to FAC?

You are permitted to amend your complaint once without leave of court prior to an answer being filed by the defendant. However, if the defendant...

Question about a Waiver of Time to Contest and Waiver of Accounting letter from a trust and am wondering about the consequences.

If you want an accounting from the trustee, do not sign this waiver form. Even waiving your time to contest needs to be discussed with an attorney...

Can someone on SSI own a rental property?

If the property is in your name and in your brother's name, you own the property, and only you and your brother can transfer title. Additionally,...

Does my step-mom have the right to keep my father's will from me?

Your father's will must be lodged with the superior court in the county in which your father resided when he passed away. This must be done within...

What do I do with the trust funds of a missing beneficiary?

You can petition the court for instructions on what to do with these funds. You can also submit the funds to the California state controller's...

I was served with a lawsuit but the summons doesn't say what I was served as (i.e. Individual, corporation, etc) is it valid?

Even assuming that the summons is not valid, all they have to do is serve the summons again with the correct information marked. Likely it is not...

If the home was in your mother's trust, then the terms of the trust control the distribution of funds from the sale of the home (not the will). If...

How do I demand my inheritance from my siblings?

If your mom had a will, the will must be lodge with the court and likely a Petition for Probate will need to be opened. If she owned her property...

How do I make a claim for surplus funds from a foreclosure auction?

Ms. James is correct. Your first step is to contact the foreclosure company (their contact information can be found on the Notice of Default and...