Our mother just passed away, basically with no assets. Do we need to do anything? Probate?

Hello, Sorry for your loss. If your Mom's assets were under $150,000.00, then a small estate affidavit would be sufficient. Inquire with...

My father left a living trust with no trustee named. How and who can appoint a family member to act as trustee?

Hello, If the terms of the trust do not provide for appointment of a successor trustee, then the beneficiaries will need to make a petition, on...

When husband dies what happens to the vehicles if they were in his name. Does spouse have to pay to have them put in her name?

Hello, Your husband's estate has to go through probate. Once the probate process runs its course then assets can be transferred. It is...

How to petition probate court to suspend and remove, seek an accounting and assert causes of action in Orange County, Ca for

Hello, AVVO or The Orange County Bar Association can provide you with attorney referrals.

Do I need to continue a conservatorship in court if my parent is deceased?

Hello, It is recommended that you advise your attorney of your parent's passing and to terminate it.

My mother died November 28, 2010. She owned a house. Had a will that was not signed, dated. Nor notorized. She has 2 kids.

Hello, It appears that the Will was not finalized so your Mom died intestate -- without a Will. I attached a link that explains intestacy in...

Does a Living Revocable Trust help avoid probate court when it comes to transferring real property and other assets to children?

Hello, A Revocable living trust drafted by an attorney will achieve your goal of avoiding probate. Keep in mind that the trust needs to be...

A hearing was filed and my fathers will and estate are in probate. the executor will not provide us information, what can we do

Hello, As heirs of the Will you are entitled to at least an annual accounting. If the executor is non-responsive then it is recommended that...

Will my dad lose his home if he places my mother in nursing home?

Hello, Is your Dad planning to apply to Medicaid for your Mom? The Medicaid law provides for the spouse of an ailing person in terms of an...

Hello, You may want to immediately consult with a trust administration attorney as based on your question the co-trustee did not fulfill his...