I am executor of a will that I do not want to administer what do I do?

You are required only to lodge the ORIGINAL will. You should notify the other family members of the existence of the copy of the Will, and perhaps...

What does my sister have to do to become executor of his estate?

If your brother's gross estate is $150,000 or more, then your sister should file a Petition to Administer his Estate in the proper probate court....

How should I contest the appointment of the Petition to Administer Estate? Should I wait to receive the actual notice first?

You should check the court's website. Things may get lost in the mail, or if you are deciding to file written objections then you may not have...

If living Trust has house and household items and personal items. are they to be excluded from probate of her Will?

If there is a Will, and the assets are under $150,000, then you may use the Small Estate Affidavit and sign it as the Executor. It your duty to...

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Probate Question

You can treat it as rejected and file suit within 90 days of the rejection date. See Probate code section 9256 which provides: "If within 30 days...

How do I find the estate attorney for a friend of mine who passed away June 2015? I believe I am in the will.

Hi. I am sorry for your loss. It is possible that the Executor has not hired an attorney to represent the estate. The Will is required to be lodged...

What to do when the party served with Request for Order refused to produce most of what is requested on Demand for Production?

It appears that you have propounded discovery. If the responses were served and you believe they are deficient, then you need to first attempt to...

IN PROBATE MATTERS TO CLEAR: A) No 15-day ntc on mandatory Judicial Council Form DE-120 for account and supps. to heirs.

They are still entitled to 15 day notice of the first and final account. Unless you have each waive notice of the hearing, the code requires notice...

My husband has abandoned me and my small children leaving me to pay all the bills. How do I file for divorce and full custody of

You can file for divorce in the county where you reside. For family law cases, there are judicial council forms you will need to complete and sign....

Landlord not returning partial deposit, I never moved in and no lease signed

You need to file a small claims action against the new Landlord. You will need to prove the oral agreement to the court. Before going to court,...