If an estate is under $150,000, does the will still need to be filed in court?

Technically, every person who has an original will of a decedent must lodge the will with the superior court in the county where the decedent lived...

What is the tax % rate for ca estate tax?

California does not have an inheritance/estate tax.

Can a Co-Trustee get a second opinion on whether a Irrevocable Trust has been written/handled correctly by the orig lawyer?

You should meet with an attorney who is experienced with trust administration who can pull title records and see what's happened with the real...

Is there a preemptive oversight for the accounting and decisions of an executor?

Assuming you're using the right terminology - that this is the executor of a probate estate, not the trustee of a trust - the executor is required...

How do I revoke a revocable trust? Can I do it my self without an attorney?

The trust likely contains language that describes how it can be modified or revoked. You will need to retitle property that has been titled in...

I am trustee of a crut. I want to change the benes Is a special form required or can I just make the changes in the crut

You need to have an attorney who understands charitable trusts read your trust and tell you whether or not you're even allowed to change...

I am going through a bankruptcy. I want to give my inheritance to my brother who is also in the will. Can I?

You cannot give your inheritance to a specific person. You can disclaim your share - meaning you refuse to accept it - but then your share will go...

Do I need to be appointed by the probate court as administrator of my past parent's estate to sue for personal injury?

You are only considered the personal representative if a court has appointed you to that position.

My grandmother left me executor of all her estate unclaimed property of colo. Was found they won't relase it to me what to do

If your grandmother was a Colorado resident when she died, you should repost this and use Colorado as your location so you'll attract answers from...

You might be able to find someone who will work on a contingency basis - meaning they get paid only if they win, and their fee is a percentage of...