I agree with the other answers, but quite frankly, if your daughter is the trustee and does not agree with what you want to do, how can you be sure...

How do I get a Letter of Testamentary in CA for my dear departed mom who was on MediCal & whose only assets were SSI?

I agree that a Small Estate Affidavit is the way to go. Opening a probate would cost you at least $800 (probably more) in court filing fees and...

I want to request a copy of the trust document by mail. What should it say?

A trustee is required to provide a copy of the trust to the beneficiaries. If your uncle ignores your letters, you can file a petition with the...

What taxes am I responsible for when my brother bought me out of my deceased parents home?

I would like to clarify the responses from the other attorneys. If the amount your brother paid you for your share of the estate is equal to the...

My husband of 5 years died intestate, what rights do I have?

Please accept my condolences on your husband's death. As others have already said, your husband's estate will need to be probated unless the house...

How do I transfer property to my name as I am the only living relative/survivor?

It's possible that the house will need to go through probate since it's not listed in the trust. However, if the Judge is friendly and open to...

Do I have any rights to stay in my fathers house after he died.

I disagree with some of the other answers. You are NOT subject to an "unlawful detainer" action. Legally, you became an owner of the house when...

Is there a requirement to probate a will for an estate?

Both Bob and Sally Bergman are correct. You should file a petition under Probate Code Section 850, commonly called a "Heggstad Petition", to...

Time line for probate process

If you are probating this estate yourselves and the probate is in Alameda County, you can look at the Alameda County Probate Court website for...

Can I demand to see the newly written living trust? What recourse do we have?

You need to contact a probate litigation attorney who practices in the county where your stepfather resides - that is the county that will have...