How to get custody of my sisters ashes?

You could petition the probate court, but if a will or trust says that Mom gets them you will be out of luck. You need to speak with a Probate...

Is there any chance of beating probate code 7815?

I believe that PC Section 7815 has been replaced with section 11700 Petition for determination of entitlement Time for filing - After letters are...

Which legal precedents should I use in my notice of Motion and Declaration for Summary Judgment?

A summary judgement is one of the most complex motions an attorney can file. You will not be able to do it by yourself as demonstrating by asking...

How do you collect on a probate reserve that was held?

You need to determine if the conditions requiring the reserve have all been met. If they have not the you cannot recover. If there is a tax return...

Do we still have to keep paying the rent? Can they keep our security deposit?

Although it is painful you are leaving the landlord without his benefit of the bargain. If you had a one year lease he could hold you to it for ten...

How can my cousin protect his father, my uncle, from being taken advantage of by his wife’s granddaughter and her friends ?

Sounds like potential elder abuse and perhaps the best first step would be a call to Adult Protective services. Hoarding can be deadly. Also a...

Can the executor of an estate allow a beneficiary who currently resides in the property refinance the mortgage?

It would be difficult since you do not own the property. The executor may be able to, however, depending on his or her authority court permission ...

The answer is still the same, go hire a probate attorney.

How do I find an attorney to assist me getting my parents' estates' money & property being illegally kept from me by executor?

Your only option and you need to move on it is to hire a probate attorney. Santa Barbara has plenty of them. Go and interview a few, pick the one...

Is it illegal to falsely claim employment (and employee) and pay tax to get retirement and other benefits?

If the marriage is recognized by the United States Government there is no problem. The term “husband and wife” means two individuals lawfully...