My Dad is in the hospital, cannot speak for himself, no directives. My stepmother is blocking my access to information.

You would have to hire an attorney in California to go in on an ex-parte application for a conservatorship over your father based upon the facts...

Probate - If a deceased person left property that was sold, is the deceased's only living brother entitled to receive anything?

Yes and now that your grandfather knows and must go to court to see if there is anything he can do. If the niece owns anything at all, it should...

Options to reclaim mother's personal property from nonrelative's home after her passing?

I would start by getting an attorney involved asap. Usually a letter will from an attorney will help remedy the situation. If not, unfortunately...

Amended complaint

If you filed an amended complaint you have responded. The judge will not tell you anything. If your complaint is not sufficient the other party...

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"to petitioner, $$$ to the attorney client trust acct..." can i change where funds are to be deposited?

Your situation is complicated. The fee agreement quote you cite is very standard. That said, it sounds like you are not getting the required...

My mom died with no will. She was three months behind in property tax. How do I get my name on the property so I can sale it?

If the property is worth more than $150,000 you will need to file probate. If less, you will need to do a summary proceeding to have legal...

The executor of living will did not disturbute the inheritance 'equally' as the will stated. what is the statue of limitations?

You have to weigh the costs of pursing this versus taking the 2,000. If you want to pursue it you must file a breach of trust and request for...

How to evict tenants without a lease in a probate estate?

It sounds like your aunts are not being very cooperative so I would suggest filing an unlawful detainer acton sooner rather than later. If you can...

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Hubby passed away 7-29-12 officer let his stepdad take vehicle from house the day of my husband passing, he sold car n kept $$$

I agree with Ms. Reed. Certainly check with social security. If the proceeds from the car are the only issue, sue in small claims court for the...

Are state disability payments community property in a probate?

If the amount in the account was "earned" during the marriage, it is community property. If your name is on the account, it is yours. If not, you...