Can I file for letters of administration if asked to do so by decedents family members

Pursuant to the probate code there is an order of priority in petitioning the court to open probate, starting with family members; spouse,...

Do I need a Letter of Appointment?

Once again, non-California attorneys have offered opinions not based on California law. California Probate Code Section 331 provides that you may...

I assume from your question that your mother is still alive. If that is the case and the trust is amendable and revocable, then your creditors...

I am trustee of my dads trust and only beneficiary of trust my step-mom is trying to come after trust

Let me start by questioning Pennsylvania attorney From's assertion that it would be unethical for you to consult with a second attorney concerning...

If no will has been lodged with the court, you could petition the court to name you administrator of your mother's estate and hope to receive your...

Can my child be taken out of country while there is an open guardianship case?

I do not know the particulars of your situation but when the custody of a chld is before the court you cannot remove the child from the...

Trust for Child in California - Does control have to be based on age?

The answer to your question depends upon your reason for setting up a trust for the benefit of your child with an independant trustee. If you are...

Am I responsible for deceased husband's debt in California?

I note from your question that you reside in California and that the prior answers are from attorneys who practice in Nevada. In California debts...

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Get an attorney who practices in South Carolina to advise you. Since your father lived and died in South Carolina, the South Carolina courts have...

My mother passed away on July 25. My brother lived with her in a gated community and has since locked out my sister and I.

The only way you have a legal right to gain access to your mother's assets is to petition the court to open probate. However, it sounds like your...