If my grandmother didnt leave a will for the house car etc, can my mother take over the property if there is 4 older children?

You need to speak with a probate attorney about your situation. A full formal probate will probably be needed. As part of that court process,...

Can I save my deceased father's house from auction? Can I use the equity in the house to bring the mortgage current?

I think you have a chance of either saving the property or saving the equity. I recommend that you consult with a trust and estate attorney right...

My daughter-in-law's dad died in his apt. She is trying to gain access to his apt to get his stuff How can she do this

I will assume that the deceased man lived in California -- if it was elsewhere, other laws apply. Technically, I don't think that anyone other...

What are the steps necessary to file a succession to real property under 100k in Ca? Is there any help with cost of appraisal?

This procedure includes many steps; too many to be explained here. Here's how I suggest that you proceed: 1. Obtain Nolo's California Probate...

We need a probate attorney ASAP, but cannot afford one. What do we do? Help.

In California, probate attorneys only get paid at the end of the process, so your lack of cash doesn't matter. You can get a free consultation...

I will assume that your father has passed away. While you cannot make any changes to his will, you can file a disclaimer with the probate court...

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The old saying is that possession is 9/10ths of the law. She has possession, so you need to be careful. I have dealt with this same issue in...

I will assume that a parent of the 4 siblings has died. Since there was no will or trust, any of the 4 siblings has the right to appointment as...

You may have a good case here, but you need to find the right attorney, someone with many years experience in litigation. This is not just a...

How do I find out if my deceased father had more money then what his wife is telling me?

If your father died in California, his wife has a limited time to lodge his will with the local Superior Court (for viewing by anyone who asks) and...