What bills are to be paid out of decedent's estate?

You need to meet with a probate attorney. In California, the general rule is with community property comes community debt. That said, there may...

My dad had his girlfriend put on his check book and she told the lawyer she would turn the book over to the astate but won't

Do you mean added as joint holder on the checking account? What attorney and when? Generally if your dad added the girlfriend onto the account...

If you are an administratrix of an estate and you receive two offers on the property, can you choose the slightly lower offer?

What is the basis for determining the lower offer is best? Personal feelings have to be set aside. If the higher offer is a good and dependable...

Elements of a valid will in Washington - Is a halographic will valid?

No, Washington does not recognize holographic wills per se, but they do recognize foreign wills that are drafted in accordance with the laws of...

If brother refuses to show me a copy of mom's trust will it cost me money to have the court compel him to give me a copy?

It should be the county where your brother resides.

Who can access the open line of credit on a house with remainderman?

I agree with the first part of Mr. Frederick's answer. The line of credit should be closed. The surviving spouse should not be able to encumber...

Which incurs the least tax hit, opening a large cash account (TX) in one's own name or in the name of a trust, or does it matter

Im not sure I really follow the question - where is the money coming from and why? Is it your funds that are maturing? It shouldnt matter how the...

It depends on the distribution provisions of the trust and the powers of trustee. If the trust was supposed to distribute equally, then I think...

Can I file a creditor's claim lawsuit without a lawyer?

You dont need a lawyer to file a creditor's claim and you dont need a lawyer to file a suit if the claim is not acted on after 30 days or after...

Is the 120 day challenge period tolled by a request to the trustee for the trust documents?

The 120 begins on mailing but the period is the later of 120 or 60 days from receipt of the trust. So if you have not been given the trust, the...