If parents wanted to avoid the estate tax they have to have no control of real estate.

If your parents estate is over $10 million, they may need a customized plan. If under $10 million, a standard plan with modifications will work....

Is my wife considered a party to my probate case if she is not named as heir?

It looks like your question is: Can your wife drop the copies in the mail and sign the proof of service by mail? I know of no cases where that...

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15 days means 15 days. the last day has to be a day when court is opened. Since it is the hearing date, the court will be open. However, Mailed on...

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Probate matter to clear Any civil action on rejected creditor's claim for creditor , LLC? Claim for9,000.00rejected.

JTD means Judge to Determine. The question about the rejected claim is: Has the claimant filed an action to get the money? The claimant has 120...

What is the difference between Will & Trust?

A trust is a legal entity that holds title to whatever property is in it. The advantage is that the successor trustee can, without going to court,...

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...