My father died intestate and his home he paid for is in his sisters name, she refuses to give me the home .

How did his sister get title? Was it for convenience? Was the home ever in your father's name? There is a lot of information missing. A search...

Can a Letter of Testamentary be filed by the executor without a lawyer; and where can that be filed?

I agree with Mr. Daymude. I only add that you mention a living trust. It may be possible to avoid probate altogether if the assets were funded...

Trying to find out if we can challenge a 'spouse' for inheritance if they haven't lived together in 40 years but legally married

It is worth a try. Technically the wife should inherit but I think you have some good separate property arguments under the circumstances. File...

If a an estate is in the process of going through Probate, am I able to still reside in the home?

Whomever is named the personal representative of the estate in a probate will have a duty to be impartial to all heirs. That means you will not...

If my Eldest sister gets appointed Administer of my passed mothers Estate, lives in NC, if she doesn't want can she appoint me?

As long as your sister does not want to act and nominates you to act, there should be no problems. It sounds like you may have filed a petition...

Can I contest a living trust after two years when there is a fraud?

It depends on whether you were named in the trust and ever given notice. If you were not named in the trust or a previous trust, you, as a friend,...

In a trust contest; who is an interested party who should get pc 16061 notice.

All legal heirs and beneficiaries of the trust are entitled to notice. You do not need to wait until you get notice to contest the validity of the...

What's possibility I would be awarded my attorney fees?

It is hard to determine whether a judge will award attorney fees. I am not a family law attorney but do not believe child support is considered...

If a man dies intestate, leaving three children {by three different wives~all divorced from him} what is the next step?

Absolutely all three children are entitled to information and a share of the father's estate. If the assets exceeded $150,000, a probate would...

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How can I gain access to my uncle's apartment after his death (California)?

It would be nice if your uncle gave you a key and note and also did an estate plan stating what will happen to his assets when he passes away. ...