You need an attorney to help you with this. A lot of facts to determine. Who is the beneficiary under the codicil? was it a caregiver? Did the...

What if there are no assets to probate in a will?

You are supposed to file the original will with the probate court within 30 days of the date of death. The court will charge $50 to do it. I would...

Accounting in Probate.

1. If there is no question about the distribution waive the accounting. 2. You still need to do a summary. If there was little financial activity...

How to ensure a special needs (autistic) minor's older siblings become guardians if parents pass away?

To add to the other answers, which were good but incomplete. If the child received services from Regional Center, about 3 months before the child...

What should my mother do now? She has just received a copy of the request for entry of default.

She needs an attorney today. Unless the complaint is verified, she needs to complete and file a General Denial today. If done in time, that will...

Can I be reimbursed for lodging, car rental & food? Can I use the Federal perdiem rate for food?

It would go in the final accounting. You can get actual costs. If I was the probate attorney or judge reviewing it, I would look at excessive meal...

Durable power of Attorney state of California

No financial institution is going to accept a financial POA unless it is notarized. Have an attorney prepare one. Do not use the statutory POA.

My dad passed away, are we able to claim his settlement?

Is the settlement enforceable? (That is on the court record either by settlement in open court or filing of a settlement document.) If so, then,...

Can i petition a court order

Did brother actually hold the power under the Advance Health Care Directive? A regular POA expires when a person dies. You could go after the...

My stepmom plans on selling the house I was supposed to inherit and share with step siblings should I be concerned?

Supposed to inherit can mean a lot of things. When you dad died, did stepmom inherit it? If so, she can do what she wants with it. Is the...