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How do I get my inheritance from a blocked account. I'm 58 years old. My mother's estate went into probate 3 years ago.
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Answered on October 21, 2014
I would have an attorney review the case file and see what is going on. 3 years is a long time so there must be something going on.
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How long does it take in the Los Angeles superior court to make a distribution once the probate case`has been granted,
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Answered on October 21, 2014
Los Angeles has a very nice case summary page on their website. If you are stating that the Petition for Final Distribution was granted on...
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I am named as executor of my Father's Last Will and Testament. He is the only person on the deed to the house and has a reverse
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Answered on October 20, 2014
If the gross value of the home exceeds $150,000 (the value before the debt), and your father did not have a trust, probate will be unavoidable no...
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Is the revised Probate Code 5301a retrocactive?
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Answered on October 20, 2014
Not if the $40,000 was withdrawn prior to 2012. Laws are generally not retroactive.
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What can be done about an asset that can't sell in probate?
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Answered on October 20, 2014
You can close the estate and ask the court to distribute the plot equally among all heirs. When it sells the heirs as individuals can sign off on...
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My father designated myself as the benef, but when he died they would not pay me, why?
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Answered on October 20, 2014
I understand their situation. You or she will need to file a Petition to Determine Entitlement with the court and get an order that directs the...
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What do I do if I am trying to have someone served with papers but they are in hiding? Are the orders still in effect?
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Answered on October 20, 2014
Certainly a person cannot be held to a restraining order they have no knowledge of, so service is necessary. The sheriff needs to keep trying and...
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I need to make a simple will, living will and medical directives.
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Answered on October 20, 2014
You can but it is always recommended you do them through an attorney as they will best be able to ensure they are properly completed and that you...
If siblings disclaimers state they give up their inheritance and give it all to their sister, is it valid?
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Answered on October 20, 2014
What you are told is correct. A disclaimer means that the person is considered to have pre-deceased the person who died. This means that the...
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Conservatorship Accounting - Additional property found but unable to be appraised before first account & report is due.
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Answered on October 20, 2014
I think you have done all you can. The court will decide whether to approve your account and accept your representation that a supplemental...