How do I get a revised Order for Probate. The issued order (DE-140) requires a deposit, I want a bond instead - there's no cash.

This is a difficult thing to do for even a seasoned attorney. It all depends on the judge, the notices given, the creditors, the heirs...it may be...

My wife has passed away. She had a life insurance policy from work

Not likely if you were only married for 2 days. That is not enough time to gain a community property interest in the asset or likely be considered...

Does retirement income count towards the value of an estate?

If you were named beneficiaries of the life insurance you can avoid probate. If you claimed the insurance under PC 13100 the company is correct and...

I am estranged from my grandmother and was on her "will" but now being told that I'm not. How can I find out?

If your grandmother is still alive, you cannot get a copy unless it is given to you by her or the daugthers. Even when she passes, you are not...

Will states 40% equal shares to bro & me, 20% to others, can he go into court, demand more than 40% share.

It is impossible to advise you without seeing the documents. That said, if the will and trust state 40% to you and your brother, that is how the...

Not legally separated living apart for 15 years are you responsible for spouse debt also responsible for them if they pass away

Potentially. You will be considered the surviving spouse. That said, you have the opportunity to prove you were living separate and apart and...

Who gets what when someone in california with out a will

It would first go to the issue of a predeceased child, which appears to be you and your sister. I of course encourage you to speak with an...

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Probate cost & pay outs. All money has been paid but a part of the list & who gets what there is a part that says Adjusted Monie

Call an attorney, give them the case number for the probate. If the information is available on line, the attorney may be able to give you some...

No one will return my question my stepmother has stolen my mobile home. I paid 10,000 dollars for it father died left no will

I agree with Mr. Hirsch. Unfortunately there are lot of issues here. It sounds like the mobile home was in your father's name when he died, and...

If you sell a residence and buy a new house, do you need a new trust for the new house purchased?

A NEW trust is not likely required, but certainly the property in Manteca needs to at a minimum be placed in the existing trust. As previously...