There is no particular form for this. Just send a letter (certified, return receipt or priority mail with "signature required" would be best)...

Dad lived in TX w/a women for 10 yrs - not married. When he died, she gave away his stuff. But she wasnt in the trust. what2do

Since your father lived in Texas, you will need to check with a Texas probate lawyer to find out what your rights are. If the home was in the...

Dad lived in TX w/a women for 10 yrs - not married. When he died, she gave away his stuff. But she wasnt in the trust. what2do

Since your father lived in Texas, you will need to check with a Texas probate lawyer to find out what your rights are. If the home was in the...

Probate. Do my brothers and I *HAVE* a claim to any of our late father's estate?

What do you have to lose by finding out what your stepmother has to say? If you expected nothing, then anything you receive will be manna from...

What is the Statute of Limitations on Probate in California?

What advantage does your aunt think she will gain by waiting to probate the will? I don't see any. Under California law "beneficial ownership"...

Are we entitled to his estate? Is there a case against the county?

I'm sorry about this terrible situation. There is probably a "survivorship" clause in your stepfather's will (if he had one) that would require...

I wish cremation; sister executor refuses to comply. Is she within her right to refuse?

You obviously have a practical problem here, since you won't be in a position to override your sister's decision. In California, the health care...

Small insolvent estate in CA - probate for lawyer?

I agree with Mr. Tigerman. Furthermore, if the lawyer intends to file a probate petition in this matter, it is a violation of the Rules of Court...

My mom passed away and left me her mobile home.management willnot allow me to live there i'm 55.

Unfortunately, if the park is a designated "seniors only" park, they can enforce the rules. You can wait until they evict you, but you would...

Do you need to go to probate court for an estate worth $102k in CA?

David is correct - there's no wiggle room that would permit you to avoid probate in this case. But, as he says, your mother can use a spousal...