You do not need a death certificate to begin probate. Some LA judges (and possibly other county judges) want one filed before the hearing. I always...

No. You can, however, file a claim in your parents' probate to have the estate pay for the time you spent caring for them. Keep track of the number...

IF you have evidence of brother taking money, you need to file a motion for brother to be replaced. You will need an attorney. to. help you with this.

I often send them to the recorder together. It will avoid the $75 affordable housing tax. Be sure you have a good estate planning attorney...

To add to Ms. Serrambana's answer. The court may not accept the trust attorney's address as the address of administration. Also, if there are...

I have just had a baby. My partner has written a will. However it’s just on blank paper and signed.

A will entirely in the testator's handwriting, dated, and signed is probably valid. A California Court of Appeal approved one that was on a page...

You should have TWO documents. a DPOA and an Avance Health. Care Directive. The DPOA may or may not give you the power to deal with the IRS. The...

Does your daughter's name appear on the account. Of is your daughter the payable on death beneficiary or is it a Totten trust for her? If either is...

What do I do?? Sibling died in Calif and I live in Colorado

It will be simpler to go to California. A Small Estate Affidavit should be all that is necessary to get the money from the bank...

How can I avoid probate in California if I cant find my Grandmothers trust??

If the home was deeded into the trust, the name of the attorney will. probably appear on the deed. If not, the notary should be locatable and...