In need of a contingency Probate attorney?

Use the find a lawyer tab here on Avvo. Based upon the facts, you should be able to find an attorney willling to work on contingency.

What can I do to get the court to listen to me regarding fraud and mishandling of trust money by the successor trustee?

Unfortunately it looks like a lot of the damage has been done, and honestly you should have filed your petition in proate court - not civil. She...

A copy should be sufficient for you to handle her affairs while she is living. Powers of Attorney expire upon death so her will, trust or the laws...

HOW CAN I COME TO A SETTLEMENT AFTER A FIDUCIARY TOOK ALMOST 1.5 MILLION DOLLARS IN ESTATE WHERE I 50 % OWNERSHIP INTEREST ?

I can certainly understand your reluctance to settle for emotional reasons and I a sorry this has happened. The question is does it make financial...

Please send me 'Enhanced Life Estate Deed' form for California

For several reasons, including tax ramifications and creditor's, it is not recommended that you deed your property to your children while you are...

My mother in law is handling her deceased aunt's estate in CA. Is it normal for the lawyer to ask for 1/2 of the executors fee?

The executor and the attorney should be paid a separate but equal statutory fee for their work, and only after a court order approving the fees. ...

What is the legal standard for granting leave to amend a complaint.

Usually just state the facts for why you feel you are entitled to leave to amend. The court doesn't need fancy words, just good cause.

Avoiding Probate and Leaving All My Property to My Daughter

In CA, any assets that pass through a will, unless the gross value of the entire estate is under $150,000, will go through probate, regardless of...

What is the effect, on various defendants, of overturning a case that was dismissed. Does a complaint need to be filed again?

Without seeing all of the documents with regard to each defendant, it would be difficult to say. That said, the appellate ruling seemed to only...

Probate Question

If his parents also predeceased him and you have no siblings, you can complete a small estate affidavit and have it notarized. Present that along...