What *kind* of bond does the court generally require of the executor in a California Probate of an estate?

First, you are going to have trouble getting a bond without an attorney. Second, you are going to have issues getting the court to allow minimum...

How do I ensure my share of my parents trust is secure. My sister is not trustworthy.

Are you both now acting as trustee? Was there a declaration of incapacity as required under the trust? Does the trust indicate what State laws...

As Trustee of an estate, I must create a simple Trust for the management of a mineral willed to the beneficiary. (B)

I agree with Mr Pyke, except I think I understand. The Will or Trust document that gives the interest to B states his interest is held until 40...

I know my mother had a will don't remember law firm how can I find that firm?

Unfortunately its going to be like a needle in the haystack. You can start by looking through all your mother's papers and records including...

First, you need to understand that the "estate" attorney is the attorney for the executors. They are the ones that can fire and replace that...

Do I own any portion of this home? Aunts and Uncles are trying to take it all.

I agree with Mr. Gottlieb. You should have an interest and you should consult a probate attorney.

You are going to need to apply to be guardian.

In the case of a person with dementia how would family members go about being able to make financial and health decisions?

You need to consult with an elder law attorney but it sounds like your only option is a conservatorship/guardianship.

What happens when a child dies shortly after a parent who left a share of his estate to that child

I agree with the other attorneys. It depends on what your dad's will says about survivorship. If there is no condition on survivorship (a period...

Is a lost Will grounds for a valid contest on the estate?

One of the first issue is who was in possession of the original. If your father had the original, the presumption is that the document was...