Can I exclude my mother from inheriting my brother's estate due to childhood abuse and over a decade long estrangement?

Sadly the California law on intestate succession applies here. Meaning, your mother and father as your brother's legal heirs will inherit the...

I would recommend you contact a local probate attorney ASAP to protect your rights. Best of luck.

My brother is planning and starting to take over my fathers estate by force.What are my options to stop him from doing this?

First and foremost, your first priority is to ensure that your father's food, clothing, medical and shelter needs are being met. Next, it looks to...