Your question is not entirely clear, but since California is a Community Property state, the better practice with any business transaction is to...

Calif. Intestate Probate. What obligation do "found" heirs have in finding other possible heirs? How long does the court wait?

Mrs. James is correct. You will need to establish to the probate judge that you did everything possible to locate the heirs. Its a facts a...

A mother died that did not have a will leaving a spouse and one child, age 27. They were married over 30 years.

The question depends on the character of property. Texas is a community property state. If everything owned was acquired during marriage and not...

My attorney recently passed away

First, its sounds like you have a complicated case. The first thing you need to do is hire a new attorney to insure your case is not prejudiced or...

Creditor's Claim - settled for less, rejected $116, Notice of Rejection advisable?

What documents did you get from the bank showing the matter was settled? The problem you have is you have to report to the court how the...

Can i still recieve benfits if im pregnant and 18 but not married?

More facts are necessary to provide you with help? What rights or benefits did your parents have that you would want to succeed to? When did your...

A person passes away while caring for a minor child. Mother of child signs temporay custody to me (with noterized paper work).

Your question is not clear about the relationship between the person who died and the minor child. Was there a legal adoption? It doesnt sound...

I need help trying to get my deceased fathers property,belongings and vehicles. He left without making/signing a living will.

You need to open probate. Your father's sister is not entitled to anything. You and your sibling have equal priority for appointment as personal...

What are the (heirs) rights if the executors kids have secretly moved into a house rent free and executor is dragging her feet?

The other attorneys are correct that you should seek an attorney because you will need one to enforce your rights. I see you're in LA. If your...

Is there any way to avoid probate even if the decedent was a tenant in common with another recently deceased person?

The other attorneys are correct. There are two potential alternative depending on the value of the interest in the property held by your aunt's...