How can I open an estate account for a cousin who died in NYC, where her assets originate, when I live in California?

You have the Letters and an EIN for the estate? Try one of the smaller banks. I keep seeing ads for Ally bank, which sounds like it may be on...

Are you trying to probate an estate? If so, the up front costs are about $1000 and the attorney gets paid from the estate. If you are trying to do...

How can i find out if my stepfather has a living trust made and if im on it?

Step one is to check the title of the house. If mother had no estate plan AND the house was held as joint tenants or as community property, it all...

New California homestead exemption senate bill SB 308

SB308 was a 2015 bill that passed the assembly. It was not enacted.

Can the renter that is renting out my deceased parents home, nonrelated Can they take over mortgage, if i'm next to ken??

To add to the other answers. The up front costs to start probate are about $1000. A little under $500 for the filing fee and about $500 for...

The Inventory and Appraisal is a snapshot of the assets taken on the date of death. So the house needs to be listed. Unless there are furniture or...

My ex husband passed away and i owe arrears ?

Do you owe spousal support to your ex-husband? Who is the heir of your ex-husband? Who is the executor or administer of your ex-husband's...

It has taken the trust manager 13 years to file the 1st and final accounting and petition for its settlement. Over $70,000 was ?

At this time, I suggest an objection to the accounting to point out your $10,000 payment and the $60,000 payment from a son. This assumes that the...

Is there a statute of limitation after a parents death to file against stepfather for inheritance theft ?

If you were all adults when mom died, 20 years is way too long to contest things. If one or more were very young children (under 2), those may...

If spouse lacks capacity, you will need Letters of Conservatorship issued by the court. If spouse is just ill, but still has capacity, the spouse...