Unclear jurisdictions NY & CA can we bring it to federal court?

It appears from your statement that an estate proceeding has been filed in California. The compromise would be part of that proceeding. If no...

My fathers wishes were not to be cremated. Can the family sue me if I do?

They could sue. It would probably cost more than the savings of cremation. Assuming your father left enough money to pay for burial, etc, you...

I have filed the pleading paper for 1st and final distribution, court date is set. I was reviewing the paper and notice and err

You file a supplement with the correction. The only problem with waiting until the probate notes are out is that LA usually only gets them out a...

Since my mother passed last May 20, 2014, my sister has all the life insurance that my Mother had We were supposed to split it.

1. Life insurance goes to the named beneficiary. It does not matter what your mother said, it is what is written in the policy documentation. Your...

Is it a good idea to lodge a will with the Superior Court?

While the court clerk will accept "estate planning documents" and charge you a fee, it is better to have the will put in a safe, safe deposit box...

Do I need a attorney

Use a small estate affidavit. You probably will want to do it yourself because the attorney is going to take 1/2 hour or so to do it and that...

I need my deceased husband property in my name, how can I avoid probate if , I have a Will .

What does the will say? How is title to the property held? If Joint tenancy or community property with right of survivorship, an affidavit of...

Do not forget the annual expenses. Insurance, children's school costs, car licenses, as well as monthly expenses that you have not thought about,...

My sister is the executor...and she hates us (her brothers)

1. File a request for special notice and serve it on the estate lawyer. That will get you copies of everything filed with the court. 2. Which...

Giving my Father Power of Attorney to sell my inherited estates in China - he wants to withhold my inheritance.

If your father already has the proceeds, is he coming back to the US with the proceeds? If yes, then when he gets here you can demand an accounting...