Stock certificate left by a deceased family member-whom to contact and would funds be listed in unclaimed money or clearinghous

It depends upon how long ago the person died. Generally if you at least provide the proper paperwork, they will respond with some information such...

If you can, the best, cleanest way to handle this is to pay-off the loan. If you cannot, you can still close the probate but may have issues with...

What should be done if I am served a Petition for Probate & the Citation is not signed by a Court Clerk or have a County Seal?

The information provided does not make it clear what is going on. Usually a "citation" is not served with a Petition for Probate. If there are...

A Probate Ex Parte Hearing granted a Continuance to obtain substitute counsel & also a contradictory Order. Which one prevails?

Judges don't make the orders you describe lightly. You clearly had notice because you objected so the service issues do you no good. Also, your...

Who has authority to recognize a power of attorney

It is time for your friend to get an attorney involved. First, was there a probate of the mother's estate? If so, the court records can be...

Is a small estate subject to creditor collection

First, cremation and burial is a priority claim and can always be paid without concern. Remaining creditors should be paid prior to any...

Calif mortgage at death......

Yes. If you personally signed the Note and Deed, your estate will be on the hook for them, so yes you want to properly plan.

Your uncle can give your cousin a 30 day notice and enforce it if your cousin does not have a written lease with him. Y cannot make him leave in...

Do i need to send a preliminary change of ownership report to the county clerk

The others are correct about the general rule. It appears however you are not selling the property AT THIS TIME and are simply filing the change...

You did not sell it to your mother as her son, you sold it to her as successor trustee. That takes it out of the exception.