Are there any penalties, fines for not filing a probate? Our Estate is controlled by a Family Trust, and all assets are joint.

I am sorry for your loss. Probate under the facts you describe is likely unnecessary. You may however, have some obligations regarding the...

How can you see a living trust if the trustee says you are not in it so you cant see it?

This is a tough and all to common situation. I strongly encourage you to pay for an hour of an attorney's time to write a letter to your...

Within 30 days ?

The duty to lodge the will with the court is independent of the obligation/need to probate. So the answer is, yes, the will still needs to be...

Outright gift

As stated by the other attorneys, there is a great deal of risk in this plan. CAN you do it, yes. SHOULD you do it, that is another question. If...

I am an executor for my mother's will (small estate) and my sister refuses to cooperate and release a bank account

I recommend having an attorney review what you are trying to submit to the bank. You should be able to get your share and leave her to get hers if...

How do I find out the attorney's name who is taking care of the estate of my recently passed away friend?

One other option. If the property is not found in the probate court, you could have an attorney check title to any real property he owned to see...

How do I find a family will from a deceased parent?

If your father has been gone for 5 years, the chances of you find a will now are quite slim. Your best hope is to see if one was lodged with the...

Not likely without a conservatorship over the estate of your spouse. Speak with an attorney directly to discuss your options.

Is a trustee of an estate allowed to spend excessive amounts of the money on personal things?

The attorneys and the beneficiaries should have notice this. Have there been any accountings done by the trustees? This is unusual unless there...

How much will the assistance for a completion of a Mini Probate cost me??? I am in need of one, ASAP - In advance, Thank you

It sounds like your grandfather's share might be under $150,000, so you need a summary proceeding called a Petition to Determine Succession to Real...