California: When is a new spouse entitled to community/separate property?

By law the wife is entitled to 1/3 based on your facts. Exceptions would be lack of capacity to enter into the marriage. If he loved her and...

If my mother just married 3 weeks ago and he just died, does she get his belongings and money in his bank?

Very complicated situation with a lot of issues. No way anyone on a general question and answer site can tell you what will happen. Issues with...

So your mother's Will is likely going to have to go to probate. During that process you can file an Assignment of your share to her. Once the...

If I simply say that I was not served, does a default judgement against me automatically get overturned ?

Automatically, no. Nothing is automatic. You need to present your story and the court will judge credibility and evidence.

What happens when a petition for discharge without administration is filed?

That completes the probate so if you have concerns, get into court now. Once signed by the court, the administrator's job is done and he/she has...

Is an answering machine recording or it's transcript admissible in California??

Your post is a bit hard to follow, but if the voicemail can be authenticated, it should be admissible.

What kinda of lawyer do I need if I know my sister made a fake living trust?

Have you seen a "trust"? You mention trust and will. She has no legal right to do anything unless she can prove there is a trust or she is...

How can i find out if an estate was done on my mother?

Start by having the title to the house reviewed. Give the address to an attorney so they can review. You should also check the court records in...

Probate?

This is a repeat question. Please see the other responses.

Probate

You can walk away - you are not legally required to open probate. I understand from other similar posts that you believe the estate is insolvent...