How do I sell Mom's property without will

If a probate is necessary, it can be done “intestate” without a will. Someone will receive a letter saying what the balance is on the reverse...

If probate is necessary, it should be filed in the county where he died or where he owned property. A full probate is required if he died owning...

Eviction of squatter?

So your mother spent a year and a half caring for your father, her ex-husband? And now you are in a rush to kick her out? She might have a case for...

Wondering why it is so difficult to get legal assistance when intestate executor is not accounting for all the estate's assets?

The things your father left may be things that have important memories for you. But it is extremely rare for the "stuff" left by a decedent to be...

Unless it's written into the terms of the note, I can't see any reason the whole note would begun payable in full at his death. You certainly...

A trust is a legal structure that can own property, including real estate and bank accounts. Usually, your mom would have been trustee while she...

I have two questions regarding a revocable trust in California?

As Mr. Areshenko said, it depends on the exact terms of the trust. In general, if the trust specifically said "my house at 123 Main Street to Child...

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The court documents must show the estimated amount of the estate. Within a few weeks after filing, an Inventory & Appraisal must be filed showing...

If I become my dad’s conservator can I get legal fees reimbursed and if so how long would I have to wait for reimbursement?

One of the things you can request in the initial petition is reimbursement of costs and attorney’s fees. If that is approved by the judge, you can...

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The CPA cannot possibly be in California. The Prop 13 tax advantage is huge -- and it goes on forever! Of course, in general, there needs to be...