Are heirs liable for debts for a house that is in probate?

Is this a California or Georgia question. I will assume California not withstanding that it is posted under Georgia. No, your mom and aunt are...

Theres a trust naming my father he recently passed so it goes to me what should i do

It sounds like you need to get to a trust attorney. Did you dad have a life interest or is your grandmother the current beneficiary? Are you...

Would I be required to go to probate court if my husband left me his income property to pay off credit debt & overdue utilities?

No, unless the property was in joint tenancy or a trust, probate will be necessary. You can continue paying the debts. As long as you can keep...

Deceased parent. This weekend.... What is our next step as for the property? Life insurance?

You need to contact a probate attorney. If he has a Will that will control. If no will and the house was in his own name its a question of...

How can I find out if there is a guardianship for my 2 boys?

Mr. Hardesty is correct. While generally the court will not help you over the phone, if you call the court and get a sympathetic clerk, they may...

Do I have to go to probate court if my husband and I are joint tenants on property?

Joint tenancy is a probate substitute so you avoid probate. All that needs to be done to clear title is file an affidavit death of joint tenant...

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What is your mom's mental capacity? If is sick, but otherwise has capacity, she can change the trustee. Absent that, the trustee can clean out...

A living trust provides no creditor protection. In California an irrevocable trust in which the settlor is also the beneficiary likewise does not...

Our mother's 20 year old will includes 17% in donations to some big institutions. This has since become a much larger sum...

Is your mother still living? Did your mother die? If your mother is dead and probate is necessary, you would have to give notice to the charities...

What is better a trust or a will?and which type of trust?

You should have both. The will as a back up and the trust to avoid probate. Probate is based on gross not net value. Probate of a $600K estate...