My husband died without a will. The son has now hired an attorney and wants me to sign a bond waiver to him. What should I do?

The proper document you should be signing in order to waive bond is Judicial Council Form DE 111 (a-3d). The form itself provides a summary of some...

First, you do not need a medallion guarantee on the 13100 affidavit.just have it notarized. You can refer to Probate Code sec. 13104 for other...

Is the revised Probate Code 5301a retrocactive?

Probate Code section 3 governs the applicability of new laws in probate matters. In general, Probate Code section 3 provides that a "new law...

My mother's estate went into probate 3 years ago. Now there is a court ordered blocked account, ordered on May 2014. Administrat

You have essentially asked two different questions, so I will answer them separately. First, the administrator needs your social security number so...

My mother's estate went into probate 3 years ago. Now there is a court ordered blocked account, ordered on May 2014. Administrat

You have essentially asked two different questions, so I will answer them separately. First, the administrator needs your social security number so...

My daughter, trust executer, not listed as a trustee. bank says cannot be on savings account; account part of the trust. do?

Your question is a little cryptic, but it does give you your answer. You say that she is not listed as trustee, so the bank will not add her to a...

In a probate action, what is supposed to be listed and Appraised in the Inventory and appraisal?

For a good idea of what the inventory and appraisal should contain and how those items are to be inventoried, take a look at the Probate Referee...

Conservatorship Probate Inventory & Appraisal - is a credit card though Chase or a credit union included in the inventory?

No. A credit card balance represents a liability, not an asset. You should also consult the Handbook for Conservators and the Probate Referee Guide...

Generally speaking, DE-120 is a mandatory form and must be used. While the clerk may file and the judge accept another form of notice, the court...

Estate assets / debts / probate, what do I do?

In California, when the assets of an estate are insufficient to pay the debts and expenses of the estate, the personal representative must pay the...