My father recently died had not seen him in 2 years due to his 2 wife preventing me and my brother from doing so

Finding wills when someone doesn't want you to is very hard. The best thing to do to make sure it is not hidden or destroyed is to pay an attorney...

On a rental agreement, does the word “pay for” and “provide” mean the same exact thing?

Well I suspect she is paying for the water. I cannot imagine her being required to actually pay a third party for lawn care based on the placement...

When can a trustee expect to be paid in California once a court has approved final disbursement of an estate?

A month is not unreasonable, especially if the order has not been signed and/or received by the attorney/executor. Call the attorney and ask.

It depends on the terms of the trust. If the distributions were outright, the estate should have been distributed by now absent some complication....

Is there are rule that says one must serve the other party the same day of filing? If so, do you know the specific rule?

No, there is no such rule. However, if you were entitled to review the order and approve prior to filing you should have been given that chance. ...

What options do I have for probate when the person did not have will?

If you are his only child having been legally adopted by him, the house will pass to you (provided he was not married) through probate. To make...

Can our family of beneficiaries sign something over to the executor of a trust, stating we will not sue him for any monies?

A withholding is proper but not on the basis you stated and certainly not in exchange for a release.

What happens if I move out at 16, and my parents make me come back if I don’t want to?

Welcome to being 16/17. I assure you we all went through what you are going through. The reality is your parents can report you missing, possibly...

If I sign durable power of attorney to my wife immediately can I sign my deed to my house over to her after I sign the papers?

Maybe, but no one can say for sure without reviewing the documents. Generally what he did with the power of attorney and deed would have no...

You need to show the treasury department the trust, provide the death certificate, and fill out what forms they require. If you use an attorney...