I cannot say for sure, but I certainly wouldn't sign it without showing it to an attorney. It sounds like your mother is not only trying to become...

I am scheduled for a hearing in my probate matter and initially the court issued an OSC. as 2 why no petition 4 final distributi

You should file a Petition for FInal Distribution before the hearing on the OSC and report to the court what happened in the probate. If there...

Personal service is always preferred but substituted service is allowed if done properly.

Who to list as declarant and can i use an Affidavit Real Property Small Value?

You cannot use a Small Estate Affidavit under Probate Code Section 13100 to transfer real property. You need to file a Petition to Determine...

How should I proceed with this when I live in Canada?Contesting a Will-I don't think he was competant at time.

You have a few options, but certainly, since you are out of the country, you will need to hire an attorney here in CA. You can file a Petition for...

Is it possible to sue someone for harassment?

If you can prove that his claims are baseless, you can ask the court for sanctions which will hopefully detour him. You would not likely be...

I am the beneficiary to my parents estate. Is it possible to find an attorney who will represent me on a contingency basis.

A Petition for Probate is required and as luck would have it, attorneys fees for probate get paid out of the estate at the end of the probate. ...

Are witnessess subpoenaed for trial?

If they want you to testify they will subpoena you for trial. If you are subpoenaed, your appearance is not optional unless you want a warrant out...

If I file an emergency motion for injunction at the appellate and /or court, and the Defendant's respond, can I respond to that?

Contact the court and ask them what their briefing schedule is.

More information is needed to determine whether the deceased spouse has an estate. If not, the debts will not get paid. If there is an estate,...