Do I need legal representation to claim my deceased son's assets?

I agree with my colleagues. If the father is deceased you are entitled to everything.

Can my half brothers leave me out of my fathers estate?

It sounds like you are what is called a "pre-termitted" heir. The Will was done before your birth. Provided there was not a codicil after you...

How to split up properties from a trust?

You mom as trustee has broad discretion but also fiduciary duties. If the interests are funded in separate trusts, then it sounds like she is...

I wish to offer a signifcant sum of money to my son so that he and his spouse can purchase a home. Can my funds be protected?

I agree with my colleague, however, Im not sure if you are aware of all your options. You should meet with an estate planning attorney. In...

I need to file an 850 in the California probate court. Can I do this with a service or only a lawyer? Time is imp.

You can represent yourself but it is not advisable. If you really have a good case, find a new attorney. You use the word administrator and...

My Father's Will.....

Mr. Zelinger is correct. Under the facts presented, probate will be necessary to settle the estate and distribute the assets pursuant to the Will....

My colleague are correct but your question is also a little confusing. Whose funeral expenses are you looking to pay. As my colleagues state,...

My colleague raises the correct point? Where is the probate? Also if you are handling the probate on your own, your question is exactly why you...

Is probate needed if the deceased has named beneficiaries for all insurance policies; annuity

Did the decedent have debt. No need to probate based on the facts provided. Those are all passed by probate substitutes

What steps do me and my sister have to go through to put my dead moms house into our name? She left us the house in the will.

You are going to have to open formal probate proceeding in the county where your mom passed away.