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

Although it might be possible to avoid a probate as Mr. Weinstein suggests, it's entirely possible that the decedent may owe substantial estate tax...

Adding to what Mr. Weinstein said - make sure your mother's assets are titled in the name of her trust. Technically, if she is not acting as...

What is the Los Angeles Probate Court looking for in a required supplement? Also, do I need to file a modified DE111?

It looks like the probate referee wants to know if your sister had a will that would have left her property to someone other than her children. I...

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

Mr. Weinstein is correct. The rules in California are different than the rules in Nevada (where Ms. Bunce is licensed) and Michigan &...

As trustee can I sign over property to the deceased owner's son? or do I need a court order?

I'm sorry about your friend's death. There is a specific probate code procedure for transferring real property having a value of $20,000 or less...

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WHEN IS AN EXECUTOR PAID?

Executor's fees are an expense of administration. They are at the top of the priority list EXCEPT that in reality federal and state income taxes...

Does sister need to be listed as petitioner on DE-130 and sign petition or will adding her name as heir of decedent suffice?

There is no DE-130 form; I presume you mean DE-310. I think you will run into problems with question #13. You cannot legally claim more than...

Successor trustee

Mr. Carrier is correct; there's no law that specifies how much you can be paid. If the trust instrument doesn't specify the amount, then you are...

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

If you are filing a petition to probate your mother's estate, you will need to send a copy of the Notice of Petition to your sister. If she cannot...

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

Although you do not ask it, I believe you are asking (in effect) whether you could use a small estates affidavit. The problem you will face is...