My Mother died one week ago. My estranged brother and a are executors. My mother was on hospice, and died in the house.

You have a very tough situation. That said, acting quickly and firmly is the best thing you can do to make it as easy as possible. First, make a...

My stepmother told me my father took me out of his will two months before he died and left everything to her.

It seems you were estranged from your father? Did you know where he lived? Do you know whether he had any assets? How long was he married to...

How long after a death does the executor need to hold proceeds from the sale of the estate and the monies in an IRA?

As soon as the 4 month creditor's claim period expires (the 4 months starts after Letters are issued to the personal representative), the estate...

Is this situation unethical for a California Public Accountant in the State of California?

It sounds like there are some issues. The broker has an obligation to get the best price for their client. If she does not even put it on the...

If you removed all of the community assets you should not have done that. However, 1/2 of the assets are the estates and she would have no right...

How do i sub back in as in pro per. Can I file docs with his name/firm on them?

If he filed documents with the court and made an appearance on your behalf, you may need him to sign a substitution of attorney taking him off the...

Filing for Probate of Father's Estate (and perhaps Step-Mother's too), both died without a will. Greedy Step-Brothers.

You can file for probate but you are only looking at retrieving personal property assets that were your father's before he married your...

I agree with Mr. Patrick. Do not allow anyone in until they show you that they have legal authority, either through a trust or Letters from a...

Once a defendant has answered, a first amended complaint can only be filed and served with leave of court. If the plaintiff did not get the...

Without seeing it it is hard to say. That said it appears you tried to take the default of the respondent after the respondent answered. Once a...