On the DE-172 Creditor's claim form in Calif. do I address it to the attorny for the estate. I am the creditor?

Address it to the executor/administrator and serve it on that person and the attorney. You can file it first and then file a proof of service or...

Is there a requirement, in California, to start Probate within a specific time frame?

There is no requirement that an estate be probated within a specific period of time. That said there is no reason to wait to do so. It makes...

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In CA, Can wife live in her home until she dies if dead husbands brother is willed 25% of her home? When is bro % satisfied?

If the wife wants to remain in the property she will have to buy the husband's brother out of his 25% or come to an agreement with the brother that...

Husband passes away and he held a property as tenant in common with partner. Not put in trust. How can I put myself on title ?

I would have an attorney review title. If it was ever in trust you may be able to file a successful Heggstad Petition. If it is listed as a trust...

Can a daughter force her competent, self sufficient 75 year old father into an assisted living facility against his will?

The POA needs to be revoked by the creator to avoid the outcome you describe.

What should I file next in Probate?

What are you trying to accomplish? Getting the insurance money? Why is the bank holding the insurance money? If you are administrator you should...

My grandmother in her will left an apartment complex to

You can handle the transfer from your mother's estate to you through the escrow. Escrow will require a Certified Copy of the Order regarding the...

The homeowner died, the son took out insurance policy on home, the title is in decd name only, will the insurance pay a claim

If the insurance is in place during the administration and a claim is necessary, it should be paid by the insurance company even though the house...

Your post is not entirely clear. You refer to German law. Is the estate in Germany? If so, contact an attorney in Germany and ask these...

I am the executor of my aunt's trust. In California, should I be compensated? I am not a beneficiary of the trust.

The trust will state whether you are entitled to compensation. That said, spending 4-5 hours a day on an estate worth less than $60,000 is not a...