My mother passed and she had under ten thousand dollars in The bank and one home

I'm sorry for your mother's death. I agree with the other lawyer that if the writing qualifies as a will, then you would be able to qualify as her...

I was left 130,ooo.00 in a will about 3 years ago, but the attorney over the estate only gave me 10,000.oo.

If you know the county where the probate is taking place, write to the Probate Court Clerk and ask for a copy of the Petition for probate, all...

My dad passed away n had a case going in court. now the court has the money and his so called gf companion feels shes entitled

If your father was still legally married to your mother, then there is no way the girlfriend can successfully state she was your father's wife...

Who is supposed to file taxes on my niece's trust, the trustee of the estate or my niece. My niece turned 18 in May 2010.

If the trustee is not providing your niece with information, then he is "breaching his fiduciary duties". I would be concerned that he might be...

My father's original will cannot be found. I have a photo copy. Can I use the photo copy.

I disagree with Mr. Lively. There are circumstances in which a photocopy of a will can be admitted to probate. It is unusual, but not impossible....

How would the estate be distributed among several children, if there is no will? Do all children have the same right?

If your father has a will in a foreign country, you need to find out if it is what is called a "situs" will (a will that disposes only of the...

I do not see any reason why having a California notary notarize the trust would invalidate it. The information you obtain at this site is not,...

How do I get a copy of the family trust if my parents are still alive?

Ms. Koslyn is right. The trust belongs to your parents. If one of them says "no", then the lawyer cannot give a copy to you. On the other hand,...

How do I find out if I am named in a will?

If you are sure that your uncle had a will (and not a trust), then you can write to the probate court in the county where he lived and ask for a...

My brother is executor of mothers Living Trust, she died 2 yrs ago. I am a beneficiary. When is he obligated to reveal contents?

If your brother has not already sent you a "Notice to Beneficiaries", then he is obligated to send that to you, and you are then entitled to obtain...