What happens if I miss a hearing on a stipulation judgement and a default has granted? I got the dates wrong and missed my hear

You got the date wrong? Something this important. You will have to fall on the mercy of the court and see if they will set aside the default. ...

Do I have to go to small claims court for my security deposit in California if I have now moved out of state?

If you want to pursue it, yes you will have to come back for the trial in small claims court. You have a good chance of winning based on your facts.

My sister is the excuter of my dead mother’s estate. Can she sell property owned by the 3 living daughters in the trust??

The only way to answer this question is to read the trust. If there is an outright distribution to the 3 of you, you should all be able to decide...

How to proceed after receiving letter notifying me that my sibling took our mom in and had a new Irrevocable Trust executed.

Your recourse is to contact adult protective services and contact a conservatorship attorney to ensure that your mothers interests are protected

What are the benefits of a small estate affidavit?

The benefit is that you avoid probate. That said, if the amounts that are "left over" exceed $150,000 gross, probate will be required. If you...

Yes you need to serve the order if you submitted one. A non party can do it by mail however. You do not need a process service. Whoever serves it...

As trustees you need to go through the eviction process. See a landlord tenant attorney. Unless the trust states otherwise you have the right to sell.

Will I have to pay any debts of my Father after a small estate affidavit has been filed with his bank in California?

The debts are to be paid from the estate. That money in his account is part of his estate. It should be used to pay his debts. If insufficient,...

Can a Trustee not send you your money when asked and take from the Trust as one feels with out you knowing and billing you ?

The trust sets out the terms of what a trustee can do. It sounds however like this trustee may be self-dealing and not acting impartially. It...

Yes it is legal and I agree your father got special treatment. It is a shame this upset him but the bank did nothing wrong.