When a person dies owning ALOT of real estate ie; different rental units, houses, lots, ect... Say there was a really dishonest

You can go to the county recorded in any county in which he owned real estate and search the grantor/grantee index for his name. You will find...

A spousal property petition is for property passing to a spouse. If the will left things to a trust, that is not a spouse. So no, you cannot use a...

What code (number) addresses fiduciary liability for a conservator of the estate in California who wastes Conservatee's estate?

section 859 sets forth damages if I recall correctly, and they are severe for intentional misappropriation.

Do we need a probate attorney? Or is this a lost cause?

You have at most 1 year from her death to sue on any claim your mother had when she died. See CCP 366. You must open a probate before 1 year from...

How do I keep Trust from distribution after Order is filed and before my Petition for Reconsideration?

You can ask the Court to issue a restraining order pending the ruling on your Petition for Reconsideration. The standard for a restraining order is...

As conservator of stepfather, can I make a trust for his estate now that he is in hospital expected to go to hospice

A conservator can file a Petition for Substituted Judgment wherein the conservator requests the Court permit a trust be made for the conservatee's...

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If I have a revocable trust with my husband how do I designate my "separate property?"

I love the idea of a separate property trust. Adding separate property to a joint trust agreement, no matter how well documented, risks the...

Should I file a motion to compel a Probate attorney to pay me a court ordered payment?

Lawyers in California are not the persons who 'pay' estate expenses. The executor or administrator of the estate is the person who does that. A...

Where can i find a lawyer that writes wills in Watsonville California?

Pajaro Dunes is a development just outside of Watsonville. While famous for the large flocks of birds that reside there, little know fact is that...

I suspect a Last Will and Testament was signed under duress and undue influence

I am sorry to read of your father's passing. It is not unusual for a man to leave his estate to his long term companion. That they were not married...