If the Petition is pro per, than yes, they will have to address the judge.

If the total amounts are less than $166,500 cumulatively, you and your siblings can complete a Small Estate Affidavit, which you can find on-line. ...

Research Small Estate Affidavit, California.

It depends what election he made when he retired. Call CalPers.

If she is the named executor, then yes, she may be able to do that for now. Keep in mind he just died. Right now, see what you can do with the...

You need to show the documents to an attorney to see if there is anything that can be done. Your situation is too complicated for a general...

The trustee must give notice and a copy of the trust to all heirs and beneficiaries. If they have not, start with an attorney writing a letter...

You should get tax forms from the escrow company that will show what you have to report.

You can, but you better have another attorney lined up first. Also, the first attorney will still be entitled to compensation. For what that...

To adversely possess a property, you must pay the taxes and treat the property as your own for a period of 5 years. You may want to see if you can...