Is the Probate process the same when selling a home in California with an Order of Informal Probate issued in Montana?

If the escrow is less than $150,000 you can do an informal probate. If greater than $150k, you will need a full probate. That said, you can get...

My mother passed away in 2009 without a will. She has 3 children and owns a property rental. what is the best way to start?

With no will, and a property in Santa Barbara CA, one of you will likely need to open probate. This requires a Petition for Probate which can be...

Both parents and one brother deceased. I am the elder son but no info from younger brother regarding estate settlement Any

You have several options depending upon the status of the estate, whether a probate has been opened, whether there is a trust, etc. If nothing has...

Does an attorney for the opposing side get paid their attorney fees through some kind of court order if thru bankruptcy?

I am not sure why you would consider taking an action suggested by the other side. If you think you can win the civil case, I would continue down...

If the process server is keeping very detailed information about the service and it states that the lights are on, the cars are in the...

Inventory & Appraisal in temporary conservatorship

The IRA would be inventoried by the probate referee. Pension as well. Social Security can be inventoried as the cash amount received every month.

If I amend a petition that was already submitted to court will my court date change?

It is unlikely you will be able to substitute yourself in as administrator without starting over. Is there some reason you want to take...

If the IRA's have beneficiaries, they go to who is named. If they do not, they need to be added to the $20,000 to make sure that the total estate...

It needs to be reasonable and documented. Certainly if you have a process server you have a better chance of getting the court to accept...

My brother told me he did not want anything to do with any inheritance if I were successful in opening probate.

Your attorney should have had your brother sign a Disclaimer stating he does not want his share. If it has been more than 9 months, it is too late...