You should be able to open an estate account, no matter how small the check. In fact all estate monies should be deposited into an estate account...

Federal & State (CA) income tax on CD inheritance accidentally transferred to executor's personal savings account.

There will be no tax issues as long as it is properly reported to the IRS through the fiduciary tax return that your brother will need to file as...

What can I do if an attorney lied In court papers

I think you may have the form number wrong. That said, if there is no harm to you, respond and move forward with your case. If it has harmed you,...

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During the probate process, what is the process to file a Disclaimer Of Interest By Heir?

Disclaimer should be done as soon as possible. Know that disclaimer would give that heir's heirs the right to inherit. If the goal is to have the...

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My Father passed away 2 years ago without a will. he owned 2 houses his wife recently died. What do I do now to keep properties?

Mr. McHugh is correct. It is important to know how the properties are titled and whether they were your father's separate property. His wife's...

I was appointed Administrator for our mothers estate, do I have authority to sell the two homes with out court approval ?

There is a lot of information missing in order to properly advise you with regard to how you should proceed. First, it appears you have decided to...

Can I object to, then stipulate to a portion of my medical records to be collected by the copy of the subpoena sent to me

Yes, you can object and request that the scope of the subpoena be limited to the time period related to the litigation. The other side has no...

All siblings have disclaimed their interests in moms estate, Can I (administrator) give it back to them?

If you are going to sell the homes, please speak with an attorney. Probate attorneys are not entitled to collect fees from you individually but...

No it does not. Pay on death takes priority over probate.

Court stated a minor can not waive account. Therefore can the child's mother sign for him? If so, what form is it?

Unfortunately, as administrator, your only option is to file, or have filed, a guardianship proceeding to protect the minors share of the estate. ...