Can father put clause in his will to keep his children from selling his house upon his death? Can he make them hold onto it?

The beneficiaries may be able to petition the court to modify a provision of a will or a trust which restricts the selling of real property. I...

You can request the court to order that the funds be placed in a court ordered blocked account if you do not qualify for a bond. You will not be...

How long will it take to foreclose on my deceased mother's property?

In addition, if you are appointed by the court as administrator of your mother's estate and depending on the type of mortgages and the banks, you...

My sister Ann's husband died intestate. The house is in his name only. His daughter is claiming half the house. Can Ann keep it?

I completely agree with Ms. Johnson and Ms. Brewer's responses and I only want to elaborate on a few points and suggest some questions. Was...

How do we change title and avoid estate taxes on real property. My father died in December 1996?

You should have the property appraised as of the date of your father's death by the probate referee in the county where the property is located. ...

Need help to settle mother's modest estate

If your mother passed away in California, then you can check with the Superior Court in the county where she passed to see if her original Will has...

Determining value of the estate for probate fee?

In addition to what Mr. Lively states above, the compensation is increased by any gains from sales or interest earned and reduced by any losses...

You can search online under California Probate Referee and that will lead you to several sites that can give you contact information for your...

My mother's living trust was never funded.

To elaborate on the responses by the prior attorneys, each county is slightly different on what you have to show for a Heggstad petition to be...

I agree with the prior answers and wish to add that your mother and uncle can petition the court to open probate to clear title to the property. I...