How to contest a will?

I suggest that you write to the probate court in the county where your grandfather lived and request a copy of the petition to probate his estate....

I'm married to a resident alien from france what happens to our joint property if i die?thanks

The answer depends, in part, on how large your estate is. If you want your spouse to be able to defer paying estate tax until s/he dies and you...

My mom died 6 months ago, no will. Stepfather claimed all assets and is now liquidating them. Do I have any rights to them?

I'm sorry about your mother's death. If your mother did not have a will, you and your siblings have a right to 2/3 of her assets - but if she held...

Alameda County does not have a form for objecting to the appointment of an administrator. As the other attorney said, you need to file your own...

Is there a time frame when a living trust needs to be enforced after death?

I'm sorry about your mother's death. There are no hard and fast rules on when the trust needs to be "settled" - it depends on the complexity of...

Can I add foreign relatives to my will?

Yes, you can leave bequests to people who live outside of the United States. You simply name them in your will the same way you would name anyone...

What can I do about my relatives who keep bothering me for their "stuff"?

I'm sorry about your grandparents' deaths. If there are assets that need to be probated (because they are worth more than $100,000 and not titled...

How do i collect money from probate when i filed a lein on his property

You may need to file a "creditors claim" in the probate proceeding (if the lien is "secured", it might not be necessary to file a claim). You only...

My father is terminally ill and has no will and is unable to sign a Power of Attorney. Do I apply as admin of his probate?

I am very sorry about your father's condition. Yes, you can apply to be the administrator of his estate after his death. However, it will take...

How can I locate a copy of my mothers will. .

I agree with Mr. Fink. But if you cannot find the will and you believe that it distributes all of her property equally to her children, then as a...