Once spouse has defaulted on her response within 30 days of being served the papers, does court send any letters to her directly

I would call the court clerk of your particular court and ask them. Likely you will have to submit a request to take default and serve the default...

In probate court, will the parties of an estate have time to read the proposed order before the Judge enters it?

At a hearing on a Petition for Final Distribution, there generally is not a "trial". If there are objections to the Petition, the court will set...

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During a probate trial for Final Distribution, can additional assets and their approximate values be added to the appraisal?

If assets are missing from the inventory and thus the petition for final distribution and accounting, and this is brought to the court's attention,...

Can an Order for Final Distribution be entered by the Judge when a named beneficiary of the estate has not been served?

The administrator/executor only has the obligation to serve a party at their last known address. The fact that the beneficiary contacted you and...

Executor of the will is breaching his fiduciary duties. Which court would I file a complaint in?

I know you don't want to hear this but you need an attorney. In a probate situation, and depending upon the size of the estate and your share, you...

If we cannot compel Petitioner to comply then I suppose there is no use in trying to force him to expunge until the settlement i

Tough situation and even tougher asking it in this forum. It seems you are an attorney looking for case management advise, and you will probably...

What good is a living trust when the POA deceives the Estate owner to sign deed to property and POA is now owner and is selling.

Complicated situation. You need to reach out to a specific attorney, have them review title, and speak with you regarding the facts of your case, ...

My mom has guardianship of my 15 month old son. I want him back, how can I do this?

You need to file a request to terminate guardianship. It would be best to come to an agreement with your mother. If you cannot, you need to have...

If I file an amended abstract, but fail to include the date of the original abstract, does it still relate back?

If the property has been sold, you are too late to affect that property, but certainly you can file an amendment for future property. Your best...

What are the pros and cons for naming 3 trustees (the daughters) for a family trust?

I agree with Ms. Santaella. A professional fiduciary or a disinterested friend or family member that gets along with everyone and can be fair and...