Based on your facts, Husband had no will nor children. Your sister and her husband died close enough together that the “former community property”...

You have to be very careful with disclaimers. When you disclaim, the estate (or trust) treats you as if you died before the decedent or...

You need to consult an Ohio Probate Attorney in the county where Mom resided. The Ohio small estate amount is $35,000. And the Small Estate...

Maybe. You need to consult a local bankruptcy attorney who is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). If...

I have yet to see an estate plan prepared by a non-estate planning attorney that did not have problems. I have seen many estate plans prepared by...

You need to consult a Probate Attorney who regularly practices in Los Angeles County. How large was your mother's estate when she died? if she...

You need to consult an attorney who handles probate litigation in the county where the house is located. It has been eight years, and it may be too...

If you can find an attorney who does probate and family law, hire that attorney. Yes, anyone can start the probate of a decedent. But if a probate...

You need an attorney to help you do this. There are no specific forms. The motion needs to be onpeading paper.

To add to Mr. Dorfman's answer. 1. If the child does not step forward, you can start the probate. 2. Unless the child makes that house his or her...