Who can sign as a witness on a will?

Mr. Daymude is correct. It would be better to have a non-family member.

Do you have any future hearings on calendar? If so go to the hearing and advise the court that the attorney refuses to sign the substitution...

An asset in a trust is sold to pay off liens, does remaining funds go to all beneficiaries of the Trust or beneficiary of asset?

Mr. Benz is correct. The proceeds from the sale of the house belong to the brother. The trustee better hope the brother/beneficiary was okay with...

When is the last day I can file a trial brief in probate court?

I am not sure what the judge told you but trial is close. I would go to the status conference tomorrow, get the cut-off and trial brief dates...

I was named successor trustee in 2010, via an amendment to my folks trust. Does this negate previous named ?

Legally, if you are named trustee in the last amendment and it was properly drafted and executed, you are in charge. Practically you have to...

San Diego superior court just appointed me Administrator of my mothers Estate, issued the letters 1.17.2014? What do I do next?

Your lawyer should absolutely help you through all of the steps of the probate process. Make an appointment to meet with him/her ASAP so you can...

My Grandfather died back in 1971, and his wife died .. She remarried and had a new trust with her new husband. How would I

It will not be easy to get a trust created over 40 years ago unless you know the attorney who drafted it, and even then it may no longer exist. ...

Do I have to send all beneficiaries a copy of the Probate trial brief?

As Mr. Benton has stated, you should give all beneficiaries a copy. You are only required however to give Notice of Hearing to all beneficiaries...

No money can be distributed to heirs of a probate without a court order. If distribution is requested before final distribution, it must be by...

Do i have a right to read my mothers will, she died 3 days ago and my stepdad said i cant see it till he dies. he wants to keep

Your stepdad has the legal obligation to lodge your mother's original will with the court within 30 days of her death. It has only been 3 days. ...