You must properly and complete complete a Small Estate Affidavit and provide a Certified Death Certificate. Note ALL heirs are entitled to an...

How do I get a copy of my will california?

I would just reiterate. If the methods described don't help, draft a new one and be sure to keep it in a place you won't lose it.

What is the time limitation to contest estate distribution in California?

Certainly not if the estate was settled in the 70's. That was the time to bring this up.

Mom died last year has will that states everything to be sold ?

The Will names an executor. That executor must go to court to get authority to enforce anything related to the estate. Until that happens, nobody...

Can I homestead house I occupy if owner doesn't

You have a serious issue for sure - how to resolve that is not clear. Homestead is not an option. Have an attorney review title to advise you. ...

Beneficiary of encumbered estate?

Short, simple answer. Get your own attorney to represent you as beneficiary to keep the attorney honest. My experience - if an attorney, trustee,...

Postponing a deposition date.

Send another email stating that based on the shelter in place order currently in effect in California that you will not be appearing for the...

Absolutely not. First, they need to give you Notification by Trustee and you are entitled to a copy of the Trust. Further, once verified that...

What can we do?

Speak with a probate attorney on how to proceed. It can be either a good or bad idea to pay the mortgage depending on whether you are an heir of...

Subpoena - Agent of Service Office Closed; still accepting process by mail

I would do that with a Notice & Acknowledgment of Receipt properly served. Hopefully they will sign the Notice & Acknowledgment - under the...