What does the term "Battle of the Appraisals" mean, this is our Third Appraisal and Nothing Changed, Advise?

Take the appraisals to the court and have the court decide. If you have not filed a partition action, you need to do so.

I was appointed permanent conservator of my mom. A fiduciary was originally appointed temporary conservator.

You don't reconcile the 2 dates. This is very common. The Letters date is the important and controlling date and when your authority started.

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I am ready to file for a restraining order, but I don't know their names. (two female harassers)

HIre a private investigator to find out who lives there. This can be done fairly quickly as many investigators would be able to access utility/dmv...

Is an Amended Order needed if 1st & Final Acct/Rpt and Petition for Final Distribution overstates value of estate?

The order must match the petition. If it does not you need an amended order. If the petition is wrong as well and the court has already ordered...

My dad died and he has a will. He only has $50,000 of cash roughly in his account and nothing else. Do I need to deposit will?

You must still lodge the will with the court. This will cost $50 and should be sent to the court in the county where your father died. If his...

Can my husband place all of his retirement funds in an IRA with only his children as beneficiaries?

No he cannot do that. You are correct that you have a community property interest in the IRA. I encourage you to speak with him and work...

If an administrator has full powers to sell a house in probate, is that considered a "probate sale," as pertains to atty fees?

Statutory fees are set on the Inventory value regardless of whether the home sells in probate or not. If the house sells in probate, some...

Can I compel someone to bury a dead body if they have not done so in a reasonable amount of time after the probate court gave?

You can go back to court and ask that the court compel her to bury your father.

I am faced with jail time but i am in the process of settling my mothers estate. can i ask for a postponement and remand later

Speak with your criminal defense lawyer to see if they can get this done. If not, have someone else complete the estate for you so you don't lose...

I hold Durable Power of Attorney for a person . Can I be a benaficary to the persons life insurance?

I agree with Ms. Santaella. You especially cannot use it for self-serving purposes such as to name yourself beneficiary.