My dad passed away suddenly and didn't have a will. What do we need to to do to settle his affairs?

You may need probate but your mother may also be able to do a spousal property petition. With the business however, it is more likely probate will...

WHEN A RESIDUARY GIFT READS LIKE THIS... IF MY BROTHER FAILS TO SURVIVE ME THEN HIS HALF OF THIS GIFT WILL BE DIVIDED

First, if the brothers survive, their children get nothing. If one brother dies, that brother's share would go to his children. If that is not...

For an estates final distribution, Shouldn't the register of actions say, "FINAL DISTRIBUTION"..? Or how is it worded? Reason I

If final distribution has been order, it would be indicated by words similar to what you suggest in the Registrar of Actions. You can also call...

I need written proof I am in charge of my deceased fathers assets, have lost most of my paperwork.

Is your father alive or deceased? What paperwork did you have? If he is alive does he have capacity to sign new forms? What you can do depends...

Mother's last will and testament.

If you father had no will, and all of their assets were community property, he will not likely have the ability to prevail in a contest. I am...

Have an attorney review both wills. Wills must be witnessed by two DISINTERESTED persons and certainly not persons named as beneficiaries in the...

My mom and dad passed away. Their homes are all titled to themselves. My eldest brother hired a lawyer to help us with Probate.

If he is asking for you to assign your interest, do not do it. If he his asking that you nominate him as administrator, if you feel he will do a...

It depends upon the judge and the purpose of the declaration. Most of the time they are read, but it would be impossible to say when. If you have...

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I believe my grandmother kept what my grandfather left me for when i turned 18 in his will?

Check the records at the court in the county where your grandfather passed away. Often times you can do a search on the court website. If the...

Can An Expert Witness be added to timely served Expert Declaration? 2034.280 appears to infer only if to counter an Expert...

If you are within the 50 days, you need to get court permission or ask the other side to stipulate to allow that witness. Since they have not...