Do I need to file the Small Estate Affidavit with Los Angeles Probate Court? How much is the filing fee?

For bank accounts you just need the Small Estate Affidavit and the attached death certificate. If there is real property of small value, then you...

My boyfriend made a Will before he passed away, I'm the only named beneficiary on his Will. He had no assets in USA so I do

Did the boyfriend die before or after his mother died? If after, it probably goes to you. That will depend on French law. If before, it will go...

Are their loopholes to a CA trust release's prevention of legal action for a trustee's breach of fiduciary duties?

You need to consult with a trust litigation attorney NOW. As attorney Edwards wrote, there are ways around the release. HOWEVER, the complaint...

6 yrs ago my brother adminesterd our late Mom estate,I now believe he defrauded me of a fair and equal disburstment of the funds

You need to contact an attorney NOW. Have you received a trust accounting? Depending on the wording in the trust you could have only 180 days to...

As Pro per, I will be appearing for the FINAL ACCOUNT, FEES & DISTRIBUTION in Stanley Mosk Probate court. If the court approves.

You need to prepare and file the order on the final accounting-pleading paper, no form. You also need to obtain "receipts on Distribution" for all...

Where in the Stanley Mosk Probate court can I get a report of the total filing fees that were waived to pay the court back?

It should be in the court file. Check on the computer where the files are kept. That is a different place than where you file and pay fees.

Does it really take years to disburse inheritance money after it's been adjudicated?

IF the estate is large enough to pay estate taxes, distribution can be delayed until the IRS is satisfied. What is in the estate? If it is cash...

In California, is a person who is the conservator of another person (elder) allowed to remain the conservator if

Maybe. If conservator of the person only, the conservator will probably remain the conservator. If the conservator of the estate, it is going to...

When a person files chapter 13 as an individual, does the stay also protect the person in their legal capacity as a conservator?

From what you have written, it appears you are a defendant both individually and as conservator. You also said you are in chapter 13. The...

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I want to open a probate. I tried to get bond but cannot. Can I use a blocked account instead?

Yes. That is one of the boxes on the form. The court will ask which bank you are going to put the money in. If it is more than $240,000 ($10,000...