Is there a "self help" form for an executor or family of a will to petition the court with out having to go through a lawyer?

There is no "self help" form. You need to file a petition with the probate court stating your reasons. If the petition is granted the court will...

Do we all have to file and pay individually objections with the court or does one objection cover us all?

You don't state what the objections relate to. If they relate to return to the trust of monies expended by the trustee all of our siblings will...

Will my step dad inherit from my mother's estate?

He may inherit community property and a portion of her separate property excluding the properties covered by the quitclaim deed.

My dad has a will. His divorced wife is listed as a beneficiary. Will she inherit?

No she is not. By reason of the divorce she is automatically eliminated. See Probate Code Section: "6122. (a) Unless the will expressly...

Friend said since 2k monthly done for a year it would be hard to stop that and same with 3k after a year as well?

The terms of the trust control the trustee's duties and obligations. I suggest that you consult a probate/trust lawyer and have that lawyer review...

Is it necessary to have a signed contract (retainer) for an attorney to probate a case & must the attorney divulge fee structure

I suggest that you contact the California State Bar and file a complaint against the lawyer. The Bar Association of Los Angeles County has a...

Inheretance

Inherited property is not community property. As long as you keep title in your name only and do not make any payments on the property out of...

How do we remove my great uncles name from a property or get a trust willing his half over?

It is very difficult to respond to your question with the facts presented. The Los Angeles County Bar Assn. has a lawyer referral service. It can...

If the trust is a revocable trust (which it probably is) during your grandmother's life time, and under the trust you are to receive a portion of...

The DMV has a policy of permitting people to complete a affidavit under the provisions of Probate Code section 13100 which permits the transfer of...