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I am going to open a probate for my dad's estate. I see a change in ownership form. How do I fill out the heir section?
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Answered on August 19, 2015
I agree with Mr. Armstrong. That form should be completed after you file and even after you have Letters issued to you. You then need to list...
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How can I get some of my fathers ashes from my grandparents? he died in Mexico my grandparents are retired and come to US.
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Answered on August 18, 2015
If your father had a healthcare directive that named you or your siblings as agent, you can have them but if your grandfather is refusing, you will...
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What Happens When Lender Has Debt Collector File A "Creditor's Claim" Against Decedent's Estate In Probate, Over 5 Years Later?
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Answered on August 18, 2015
If this is a secured debt, it is unlikely you can avoid paying it or having it foreclosed on. I would speak to the attorney who did the probate to...
I'm going after my brother for financial elder abuse of my mother. If he claims the money was a gift, does it hurt my case?
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Answered on August 18, 2015
Potentially but much more information is needed. Take advantage of a free consultation with an attorney to discuss the best way to proceed
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In California, what can a trust attorney, who my mom appointed as executor, charge for his services as executor?
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Answered on August 18, 2015
There is no hard and fast rule but if the administration is not complex, there should be an end in sight. Have an attorney review the trust and...
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I wasn't given notice to my Uncles probate in California. I am in his will as a contingent beneficiary of the residuary &
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Answered on August 18, 2015
Use the find a lawyer tab to have an attorney review the probate case and advise you of your rights going forward
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Can an interested arty in a adult elder abuse pro per call the conservator to testify?
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Answered on August 17, 2015
I agree with Mr. Armstrong mi would just say that you need to be an actual party to the action in order to call witnesses meaning you have to be...
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I have shares from the family business that I would of inherited, but my sister the day before my mother died drew up a document
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Answered on August 17, 2015
File an 850 Petition in the court where the trust is being administered. If there is no trust, in the county where you mother lived when she died.
Can a personal representative be fired for lying about Inventory and Appraisal on the fathers estate?
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Answered on August 17, 2015
Maybe. Courts are generally reluctant to fire administrators unless there is clear evidence of misconduct. The PR will probably say that the...
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Can we sue our landlord's rep for lying in a personal declaration? She claims she personally served us but I was hospitalized!
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Answered on August 17, 2015
I agree with Mr. Spiritos. There are no financial damages to you for this lie and damages are required to prevail in any suit.
