If you have an accepted offer and can follow through, the property will be yours. All she can do is take back up offers. Make sure you meet all...

Yes, you will need to file in Los Angeles County unless you can prove he has sufficient contacts in San Luis Obispo.

The will should be lodged with the court, but that does not always happen. If it has not been lodged, you may want to discuss filing a petition...

No. Probate lawyers are paid for by the estate and litigation costs by the parties.

Don't leave valuable in your car. Maybe he was just bored. Maybe he was admiring your car.

Probably. Speak with an estate planning attorney who can assess your situation and see if a Special Needs Trust might be appropriate.

Your friend needs to speak with his attorney and at the same time, have another attorney look at the property status and probate status to make...

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Yes, the beneficiary can be the trustee. It is quite common.

If there is that much at stake, hire an attorney to review the Trust and see how best to proceed.