I just got married, I am not on deed to house or loan, vehicals & bank accounts yet... His health prognosis is not good & he doe

If he wishes to do so, your husband may prepare a will leaving everything to you. Without it, a probate may be needed if he were to die, and much...

If the executor does not have an attorney, do we just send a letter to him via us mail stating our claim?

Secured creditors (mortgage lenders, for example) generally don't need to file claims against estates. I will assume that you are an unsecured...

Can I purchase my mother's home, now that she is deceased and not have it fall under the banks arms length policy?

You need to speak with an experienced probate attorney. Title cannot be transferred from your mother's name to anyone else without going through...

My wife's sister is the executor of parents will and is withholding funds.

You need to consult with an experienced local probate attorney. This may be a case where, when politely nudged by your attorney, the executor can...

Husband died w/out will in Calif. Will I need to go through probate? Any simple way to handle with Declaration or Affidavit

A court proceeding will be required, though the exact kind of proceeding is not clear from your facts. While the preferred result is that the home...

HOw do I go about filing a claim in probate court and what is the cost?

Please specify what kind of claim you plan to file, and on what legal basis. For example, are you a creditor? An heir? A co-owner of property...

I have lived with my parents for 12 years helping out with finances. Both have passed away leaving all 8 of their children heirs

You are in a difficult legal situation, but one that is fairly common. I strongly recommend that you consult with an experienced probate attorney...

My father has 9,000 in a bank account. How and who has the right to claim it. He died in 2003. Is it the oldest child or any?

The answer will be controlled by the laws of the state your father resided in at the time of his death. Please let us know his final state of...

Probate question re hearing on Petition for letters of administration.

You write like an attorney. Whether or not you are an attorney, please feel free to call me to discuss this situation.

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Step mom kept my fathers siblings from seeing him before he died. She only allowed her son and daughter in law around.

In cases like this, sometimes there is nothing you can do. Other times, there is a lot you can do. It all depends on the facts of your...