In California, do intestate heirs have duty to investigate (or constructive notice) re: the decedent's real property interests?

In general terms, nothing happens in probate until someone steps up and petitions the court to be named as the administrator or executor of the...

Can personal representitve for my mothers estate come back and sue half his faily for his attorney fees and fes for him being pe

It sounds like your mom's estate is insolvent. That means there is nothing of value to distribute. The beneficiaries are responsible for the...

In Avvo website example, what happens if A dies but B is living? How would the assets be split between A's children and B?

I cannot give you an answer to your question because I have not read the trust you reference in your question. I can give you a general answer. In...

Mother died with no will. Sister & I are heirs. I'm filing petition to determine succession but cannot locate sister-what to do?

Adding on to Attorney Brewer's answer, if the court accepts your declaration of due diligence in attempting to locate your sister and allows you to...

What are my next steps when a property is foreclosed upon during probate and the remaining assets are less than $100,000?

Your answer indicates that you have already opened Probate. Your only option is to file your inventory and request for distribution, explaining to...

Can an Estate be sued after final distribution, If community property is found later and distributed according to the Judgment.

My immediate reaction to your question is "Wow." The ex husband is probably legally liable for the loss to the other heirs. A suggested option is...

If a testament is not signed is it legal or does it need to be signed by my parents?

If your parents die in Mexico and the Mexican Court approves your parents instructions you may be able to file the Mexican Court's Order in a...

If you obtain a reverse mortgage on the house and then put it into an irrevocable trust, you may have committed fraud. The irrevocable trust will...

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Is there a statute of limitations on Probated Assets?

Yes, pursuant to California Probate Statutes, there is no way to have the bonds converted to cash without an order of the probate court. Even in...

In Los Angeles Co, CA, does the petitioner need to attend the hearing for final distribution?

Your response to the answering attorney's answer is that you are representing yourself (in pro per or pro se). The reason to attend the hearing on...