Specific guidance is not given for the valuation of the estate but it is normally valued as of the date of death. This should not effect your...

Trust

The prior answers you received from answering attorneys are accurate in a general sense. There is more specific justification for you to receive a...

My grampas trust?

Your first inquiry should be whether there is a trust and who is the trustee. Upon your grandfather's death, if he had a trust, it is the...

Are the terms and conditions a separate document from the trust itself?

Your question did not mention whether your father is alive. If he is alive, you have no right to see the contents of the trust. If your father...

The answer to your question depends on whether your father's estate was more than $100,000 and whether he was married or had other children than...

How do i access my deceased wifes bank accounts?

The answer to your question depends on several factors. If the account was a joint account then you could just withdraw the funds. I assume,...

In general, when a title company records a deed they include the Title No. If the house is sold through an escrow company the Escrow Number is...

DO WE HAVE TO LIST EVERY PIECE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON A SMALL ESTATE AFFIDAVIT?

When you refer to a small estate affidavit I believe you are referring to the affidavit specified in Probate Code Section 13100 et seq. This...

How do I find out if my uncle and grandfather have wills I can get a copy of?

Your question does not state whether your Uncle and Grandfather are dead or alive. If they are alive, only they can give you a copy of their will....

My sister's husband died without a will. They own property in Georgia and California. Is probate needed? In one or both states?

I can answer your questions with some general guidelines. Since your brother-in-law died in South Carolina but his residence is in Georgia, the...