As attorneys, you would be best served asking this on an attorney listserv, rather than in this forum, which is designed to serve the needs of the...

Can probate be filed without a lawyer

Anyone attempting to do a California probate without a lawyer should read "How to Probate an Estate in California" by Nolo Press. It can be found...

My father failed to respond to his mother's "Trust" which was issued on April 26, 2010.

You need to call a local probate attorney. It should only take a few minutes for the attorney to look at the on-line court file to determine the...

Property dilemma

This is a very complex issue, but it sounds to me like the signed, hand-written note is the decedent's last will, or perhaps a codicil to the...

Selected as the best answer

Mr. Fink's answer is correct: No estate, then no payments to creditors. I would add, however,that it is not to your advantage to give your name,...

Difficulty transferring a loan

You need to consult with an attorney. While it is possible for you to go to court without an attorney to be formally appointed trustee, I don't...

My father passed away does my stepmother get every thing

I am assuming that your father was a California resident, because this answer could be different in another state. All of your father's community...

My husband and I have a trust. We need to remove a beneficiary prior to flying. What do we say and do we need a witness?

You need to create a document and specifically say, in the document, that it is an amendment to your trust. You should refer to the trust by name...

Mom taken off life support. Her boyfriend of 12 yrs. has med. power of attorney only. Can he keep her estate like he says? Help

You could petition for conservatorship of the estate, which would put you in charge of her assets, liabilities and financial affairs. You might...

I'm CA resident and executor of Will created in CA. Mom passed in NY. Can CA issue LOT to my Moms Bank in NY

I assume that by "LOT" you mean Letters Testamentary. After someone dies, a bank usually requests Letters Testamentary from anyone who asks to...