First, Attorneys fees in probate are set by statute and approved by the court. I suggest you search for a California Bar certified specialist in...

No. When your sister named you as the beneficiary of her life insurance policy she effectively bypassed the law of intestate succession. The life...

Why? I discourage joint ownership on bank accounts or any property. There are unintended consequences in joint ownership. If either owner is...

How do I set up an estate plan with multiple properties and heirs?

You need to hire an attorney. The cost for good counsel is well worth getting it correct.

Can a will be changed after death to exclude a beneficiary ?

You have not provided enough detail about father's Will. The plain meaning of your words "all goes to his spouse" suggests completed gift to his...

Why do we need to go into a costly probate for Letters of Administration when we have a legal Revocable Family Trust?

Counter Question, was the lawsuit filed by your father in his individual capacity or as trustee of the family trust? If your father did not name...

The three previous answers are very good. I suggest you contact a bankruptcy attorney for assistance.

What is your relationship to the Decedent? Did the trustee also die? You are confusing the terminology which makes your question confusing. The...

The only asset in trust is my Mom's home. I am buying my sister out of her third and my brother wants to give his 1/3.

Your attorney works for you. If you are not satisfied, fire him and hire someone else.

Brother sent text ?What kind of lawyer do I need to speak to I’m so confused

You should talk to a Probate attorney who is familiar with the court where the probate is filed. As to your brothers' email, you haven't given us...