Can we avoid filing a competing petition by having other heirs nominate an administrator in probate?

First off, you will have quite a burden to disqualify the surviving spouse - ie hope you have good evidence showing malfeasance, or some other...

How is Probate started and what is involved

Done deal... Walk into DMV and use their form to do the transfer to the appropriate person.

WHAT CAN I DO TO FIGHT- NOW THAT MY INHERITANCE HAS BEEN "LOOTED" by ATTORNEYS- INCLUDING MY OWN- AND LICENSED FIDUCIARIES?

Yes if you are not happy with your representation seek another attorney consult immediately. They will be able to probably quickly analyze the...

I have created a revocable legal trust and have two quick questions.

!) No you do not need to let the Bank know. The loan will not be called and the property will not be reassessed by the tax man. 2) Not sure...

You do not have to wait if you make a distribution to a class such as your children living at the time of your death. In fact, if you own real...

In my opinion, a mere notarized letter stating such would not work - if I was the Trustee's Lawyer I would answer with the same response you got. ...

See Probate Code Section 6111. Nothing is specifically stated about the need for it to be in pen. However, the court may scrutinize it more to...

Deceased spouse credit bill with a probate account number to an authorized user surviving spouse to pay full.

Way more facts needed here....... Did you and him own this home together and you took his name off very recent to his death? Were you married at...

What form do I need to fill out to change an account into my name? It was my Father's account and he passed away.

The key question is what do these accounts all add up to? If over $150k you are going through probate, if under $150k (along with all his other...

THE trustee of my grandmother's estate sold the only home I have ever known and lived in and now im homeless

If you have no interest in the home under the terms of the Trust, then continue looking for a place to live. You may be successful in stalling the...