Google "Small Estate Affidavit California". There are several forms on-line. Submit it to the insurance company with a copy of the Death...

My stepdad had my mother take me off the living trust

Please try again, provide more information, and ask a question. Importantly, how do you know your stepfather had her do it, how did he accomplish...

She would have to go to court and get an emergency order to enter and secure the property.

An attorney can check the title of any real property to see if it is is titled in a trust. While not conclusive, it will help narrow things down. ...

Question about property rights

This is a question for your attorney. The specifics of the situation are known to him or her and they are best suited to discuss your options.

Possibly. Have an attorney review the Quitclaim Deed and discuss the fact surrounding the signing. If your sister drafted the Quitclaim Deed your...

Does an attorney need to be used in order to get a death certificated translated ?

No, he would contact a court certified/approved translator.

How do I find out who the lawyer of my deceased grandmother is ?

There is no such thing as a will reading. There may be an appointment at the attorney's office and that attorney should tell the trustee/executor...

Look to your agreement with the storage facility. If that "someone" was the facility because you had not paid your bill and they locked you out,...

Your situation is complicated but you MAY have a claim against your uncle's estate for the theft. Not sure if you have a claim against the...