Whats the best way to avoid probate?

A Petition to Determine Succession to Real Property after preparing and submitting an Inventory & Appraisal to the Butte County Probate Referee...

Can we avoid probate court by adding my name to house title?

Can she, yes. Should she, no. The tax consequences of this type of lifetime transfer could be much greater than the cost of probate, especially...

In a civil harassment hearing, can the plaintiff put the defendant or ask the defendant to testify? And vice versa?

Yes both can be compelled to testify. It is always a good idea to subpoena their appearance in the event they do not come to court for some...

It is a little more complicated than just filling out a form, but you can certainly complete the Petition for Probate, provide notice, do the...

Get an attorney which with all due respect should have been done long ago. I realize my suggestion may be crazy considering you appear to have no...

I am not a personal representative of deceased brother. If I ask court to appoint me as the rep, do I need to go through probate

If there is no equity in the home, do nothing. The lender will eventually foreclose. If there is equity get an attorney to help you. You do not...

How to serve deceased individual with no personal representative?

Unless and until a personal representative is appointed there is no one to serve. You may petition for appointment if the claim is big enough to...

Do I legally need to do anything as the beneficiary if there is such a small estate?

You are not legally obligated to do anything regarding your parents estate.

I want to have served on my ex, form FL-396 Request for Production of I & E After Hearing. Confusion with the service process.

The proof of service you serve does not need to be signed. The one you keep, in the event that you have to go to court to compel responses should...

CAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY SEND MY BENEFIT CHECK TO ANOTHER NAMED ON THE POLICY?

Ask your niece for the name of the insurance company and contact them directly. If they sent a check in your name, ask them to cancel it and send...