If an adult child was made a ward of the court in California, will they still be an heir of their parent's estate?

It depends if your mother's parental rights were terminated or not. Was the child just receiving benefits or was the child removed from the home...

My Dad passed away w/out a will, does his wife open probate? They own a house together, but he a car and bank account separate.

You are correct in your understanding of what happens. "Joint property" is a legal term. If they bought the house together, certainly it will go...

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Do I have to open probate if assets are under a certain amount in California?

As stated you can use small estate affidavits to collect the property you describe. You will need to wait 40 days after the passing before you...

I saw on my case update online that the court ,"recieved my final documments" and it said filed by petioner_237...what is that?

You need to contact the court clerk. If you filed your papers back in October, there is something wrong because they should have been returned to...

Deceased mother-in-law's husband is losing her house

I agree with Mr. Port. There are too many variables and you need to discuss the specific situation, including how title is held and whether you...

I have a 30 year old son who lives in California who is bi-polar, uses drugs and makes bad choices. I live out of state.

I am sorry for your pain. I think it is a good idea to have an attorney visit your son, but you need to be prepared that in doing so he may make...

What form should I use?

The PLD-C-001 works with regard to the contract. Just be specific with regard to your claims for unpaid rent and other damages so they can be...

Access to on-going expense funds from a Probate Blocked Funds Account

Yes you can. As stated you would just file a motion to have the amount released that you need. How close are you to the expiration of the...

Hi - Transferring a home to a Trustee / Taxes

If the trust was on title, the successor trustee will simply file an Affidavit of Death of Trustee and the transfer the property to the siblings or...

Intestate Probate Creditors Payoff. Does the estate have to see that all creditors be paid regardless?

You need to ask your attorney this question, but in effect, if they received notice and did not file a Creditor's Claim within the 4 month period...