Will I be taxed on the joint bank account balances my Aunt & I share after she passes away? Will the accounts go thru probate

There will be no estate taxes unless Aunt's total estate is over $5 million. There may be some income tax. The paltry interest paid by banks is...

The clerk will not send you notice. What happens should be on the court's web page. You need to check the probate notes. If the matter is...

Can the courts order him to pay

Get the probate claim form and file a formal claim. If uncle is going this way this early, you may want to retain an attorney to make sure you get...

Do LA, CA wills, including those with non-probate assets (insurance policies, mobile home, cars) need to be filed with LA court?

Noble homes in rented spaces are not probatable assets IF the proratable assets do not exceed $150,000 in gross value. He would have to wait 40...

Need help to understand differences and applicability for Authorized Users and Durable POA for accounts.

Be very careful about 'authorized user." There may be a bank or two that allows someone to sign checks and not be the owner and not have a power of...

Are death records available for purchase if your relative died in last 6 months ?

They are public records. To obtain a certified copy you need to go to the county recorder's office of complete a form and have it notarized. Only...

Is there a way to become an executor without undergoing a probate? How can I do that?

You need to contact a probate lawyer. without a will, you cannot become an executor. By starting probate, you could be named Administrator. I...

While it has been a few years, there were probate hearings in Victorville, so get yourself a local attorney. Once you or someone has "Letters"...

What state must I hire an atty in first.

Is the bank account in New Mexico in the trust? Is it a bank with offices in California? But 3 years sounds like she is a New Mexico resident. You...

Can I sue my grandfather's estate to get back real property?

Maybe. Is there any documentation for the deal? Why was it done? If your father did it to avoid paying a debt, then the "unclean hands" doctrine of...