Just because you signed a contract doesn't automatically mean that you are entitled to any award from a wrongful death lawsuit. Who was the plaintiff in the lawsuit? How are you related to the person that died? Is your daughter a minor? Did you sign in your capacity as the parent of a... View More

Are you representing yourself in this matter? Yes, you can object that the documents are public record which are equally available to, or in the possession of, the asking party.

You would look through her important documents to see if she had a will. Even if she didn't have a will, then you may still be entitled to an inheritance. You could check the county probate court to see if a probate action was initiated for her estate. Was she married when she passed? Did... View More

Yes, you can write a simple will. If it is typewritten, then you must have two witnesses watch you sign and then sign themselves. You can go to a stationary store and get a pre-printed will. If your mobilehome is registered with the Department of Housing and Community Development, then it does... View More

I don't follow what you're trying to delay? Do you mean that someone has filed a probate matter? What you do to "delay" would depend on the reason. There are no forms for a delay. You'll have to call an attorney.

Unfortunately, if your brother did not have an advance health care directive or will that would have given you the right to dispose of his remains, then the first person with that right would be his surviving spouse, followed by his children, then his parents. Until the mother can't be found... View More

The original will should be lodged with the court, and a copy given to each person named in the will. You must have an interest in the estate.

You should be discussing this with your attorney. You mentioned mediaiton, have you already signed a settlement agreement? If so, you should be able to enforce the settlement agreement with a motion before the court. You can file a declaration with the court regarding the stop-payment on the... View More

Yes, he can disclaim his inheritance and he would then be treated as if he had predeceased his mother. The inheritance would then to go whoever would take if he had died before his mother.

Yes, he can disclaim his inheritance and he would then be treated as if he had predeceased his mother. The inheritance would then to go whoever would take if he had died before his mother.

Some courts allow the personal representative to keep a small reserve (up to $1,500) after an order for final distribution and not have to account for the funds to the court. Any funds in excess of that amount must be accounted for to the court and beneficiaries. You can request information from... View More

Anyone with an interest in the estate can file a petition for probate. If the will is valid and nominates an executor, then that nominated person has the first priority to be the executor. No, there is no lawsuit to bring because someone would miss work. You can hire an attorney to appear for... View More

If the house is yours, and not in the estate, then you would have to bring a petition under Probate Code section 850 to challenge the title to the property. Discuss this with your attorney.

For a retirement account and life insurance, your mother could have named your sister as the beneficiary of those accounts. If you think that your sister somehow made your mother change the beneficiary to her, instead of equally to all her children, then you may have to sue your sister to... View More

You can look in his important paperwork or bank safe deposit box for a will, but a will is not required. If your father was not married when he died and you're his only child, then you would be the sole heir to his estate.

You would look through his important paperwork or mail to see... View More

Unfortunately, she is not an heir to his estate. There is no common law marriage in California, and under the Probate Code, either they are married or they are not.

The best that she can do is file an 850 petition to determine her ownership of half of the assets with a Marvin case.... View More

Is there an open probate matter for your dad's estate? You should have an attorney review the agreement before you sign anything. Contact an attorney for a full consutlation.

Did your son leave a will, advance health care directive, or any other written document that gave his friend the authority to dispose of his remains? If so, then he would have the ability to do with the remains as instructed. If not, then you can petition the probate court for the friend to give... View More

You may need a probate matter, depending on what other assets that the decedent owned and their value.

If vehicles were in the name of the decedent, then you can transfer those to the heirs through the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Firearms should be either sold by a licensed... View More

Are you searching to determine if a probate action has been filed? Your best bet is to check with the probate court clerk in the county where the decedent lived.