Death of my mother

If your mother has no bank accounts, real estate, the right to receive money or other assets (e.g. stocks, bonds). You need not do anything. ...

Where do we find low cost or free legal help in the case of a family will not being executed honestly?

The Sacramento County Bar Association has a lawyer referral service. I beleive it also has a low cost or now cost bro bono panel. I would suggest...

Distributions of Loan Proceeds on residence in Trust between Trustee & Co-Beneficiaries. First Right of Refusal for contents.

You do not say but I assume you are a beneficiary of the trust. If so, you have certain rights for an accounting and disclosure. What rights you...

Can you request a probate judge for an interpretation if an amendment is valid or not

I second all of the advice that Janice gave you. I would just add that what you describe is highly questionable and sounds like is can be set...

Do I use money from my now deceased mother's bank account to settle debts of her estate

It depends on how the money is passing to you. If you are jointly on the accounts with her and are getting the money as a surviving co-tenenat -...

Is there a way to put something on hold once it is put into motion on a probate case?

The attorneys are YOUR attorneys. You can instruct them as you see fit. I don't know what other assets there are in your grandmother's estate or...

There's something missing here. If the accounts were in your grandmother's name they could not be taken over without the appointment of an...

In the state of CA, can an executrix also be the trustee or do they have to be 2 different people?

The caption speaks of an estate in California - the question appears to be on a different subject. A surviving spouse cannot change the will...

Can a attorney have two contracts with the appointed administrator of an estate for hourly and statutory fees, calif...

I fully agree with Janet. I would add one strong additional suggestion -- GET A NEW LAWYER who understands the probate law in California. What...

Who pays ones credit cards after they're gone?

Your reference to "beneficiary" leads me to believe that you have a will. Or is this "beneficiary" a designated recipient on your retirement...