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I need someone to help me get my inheritance from my half sister asap with no money down.
answered on May 31, 2024
I may be able to assist you. Call me to see how I may be able to assist.
Member alive
answered on May 28, 2024
If the decedent left you the property through a living trust, then you may not need to file a probate petition. If the property was left to you via a Will, then you most likely need to file a probate petition.
Estate valued at approximately $400K.
answered on Nov 30, 2023
If the vehicle is in the name of the decedent, then you need to wait until you are appointed administrator of the estate. Good luck with this.
answered on Oct 26, 2023
Per Probate Code section 6541, the court may grant or modify a family allowance on petition of any interested person. This can be done ex parte or via a regularly noticed petition, depending on whether or not an Inventory and Appraisal has been filed. In short, like most requests to the probate... View More 
Car w/o my knowledge or consent. From my research since there is no will beneficiaries pass probate and become owner of her property. True or not?
answered on Sep 18, 2023
The cash in the bank should be obtained via the small estate affidavit process described by attorney Whitehurst. The vehicle requires different paperwork which gets submitted to the DMV:
An Affidavit for Transfer Without Probate California Titled Vehicle or Vessels Only (REG 5) form may be... View More
I have sole successor trustee/fiduciary duty for my late grandparents' estate and they have a vacation home that I have to sell. Unfortunately the place was recently trashed by an unscrupulous family member who also happens to be one of two other beneficiaries including myself.
I was... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2023
Hello. I am a probate attorney and licensed real estate broker. Oftentimes realtors can obtain financing through their company to handle renovations. I recommend calling around to local companies to see who may be able to assist with financing the repairs and renovations.
The PDF does not let you alter the type size or add a second line. Same problem with all the state PDFs.
answered on Aug 28, 2023
I recommend using free online pdf editing software such as DocHub. This will allow you to change the font and crunch all of the aka names in. Good luck with this.
entitled to a copy of the trust if my stepmother is still alive? My stepmother also mentioned I am a co-trustee. I have not received a copy of the trust.
answered on Aug 10, 2023
Under California law (Probate Code section 16061.7) every trust beneficiary, and every heir-at-law of the decedent, is entitled to receive a copy of the trust document. However, the beneficiaries only have the right to obtain a copy of the trust when their rights have vested. The beneficiary’s... View More
And check her bank account
answered on Aug 1, 2023
There are various options to securing your sister's property, depending on the value. If you are attempting simply to get any cash that may be left in her bank account, then you can possibly use an Affidavit which an attorney or possibly the bank can provide you. If your sister's estate... View More
I am administering a small estate but the process to gain papers took longer than expected and since then, the gym of deceased automatically debited their account for close to $1K. Now I have sent a demand letter for return of the refund but the owner has refused to refund to the estate and instead... View More
answered on May 18, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about the jerk around. As the administrator of the estate, you can file a small claims case to recover the money. That is the only recourse I can think of. Best of luck with this.
I am a descendent ,after notorizing form it states,assignment of interest with my name under it ,that the only form we signed. Can I revoke it and keep house myself ,I do have my mom on video saying she wanted me to have it after her passing ,just found the video
answered on May 16, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your mom passing. I'm sure this is a difficult time for you. If I understand correctly, your mom passed and she owned a home in her name. There is no written Will or Trust. If this is the case, then the home needs to go through the probate process for it to... View More
My mother passed away 4yrs ago ,she did not leave a will ,my sisters and I are in our late 60’s,so we decided to notarize forms to give house to grandson’s,I have changed my mind can I revoke the for ,me and my sisters we’re not on house deed only my mother
answered on May 16, 2023
I agree with attorney Julie King. You should take advantage of a free consultation and discuss the situation more thoroughly with an attorney. You should provide copies of all relevant documents via email so that this can be carefully evaluated. I suspect that the notarized document can be... View More
The seller does not want to put the papers in my name but she takes my payment every month. And I pay the taxes yearly.
answered on May 16, 2023
The property belongs to the probate estate, however, you can and should submit a Creditor's Claim to the personal representative on the proper judicial council form. The Personal Representative will have the opportunity to either consent or object to the creditor's claim. If they object,... View More
A woman dies in intestate in California in 2006 owning an interest in real property that still remains in her name. At her death she has three adult sons. In April 2023 one of the sons passes away, leaving 2 adult children. Does the real property now pass one-third each to the two adult sons, and... View More
answered on May 6, 2023
I agree with Attorney Whitehurst's assessment in part. However, there are various types of probate petitions that can be filed depending on the value of the interest in the real property. For instance, right now I am working on a Petition to Determine Succession to Real Property which is a... View More
answered on May 6, 2023
I agree with attorney Arrasmith's assessment. However, as a practical matter, many probate courts don't track who has paid the bond premium and who hasn't. However, some probate courts schedule a hearing around one year after an Order for Probate has been issued by the court. If... View More
ordinance # so there is no transfer tax due, can you help
answered on Mar 31, 2023
The transfer tax exemptions are contained in Revenue and Taxation Code sections 11911-11930. Section 11930 exempts transfers into trusts. This needs to be written into the Trust Transfer Deed, normally towards the top. I recommend that you have an attorney handle this.
able to make other decisions or does he need another POA to do that?
answered on Mar 22, 2023
Dear Frank and Jama,
No, Power of Attorney for Finances and Power of Attorney for Health Care decisions are almost invariably different documents. The good news is that you can have this quickly and affordably taken care of. Many attorneys offer free consultations either through phone,... View More
I do not have the title to the mobile home, there is no trust or will either that I am aware of.
answered on Mar 22, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing. The proper form required to transfer the title to the mobile home in California is a CERTIFICATE FOR TRANSFER WITHOUT PROBATE, form number HCD RT 475.2. This form can be obtained through the State of California, Business, Consumer and... View More
He has 4 surviving siblings, but he had expressed his wish for his youngest brother to keep the house so that his niece and nephew can grow up there. The siblings won't pursue any claim to the house, but there is a mortgage balance which the brother is willing to continue paying on.... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2023
I'm very sorry to hear about your partner's passing. The property must go through probate to transfer ownership to the heir. The non-interested siblings can disclaim their interest in the house or this can be done in tandem with a Settlement Agreement between all heirs which gets filed... View More
Of course for a small fee for there time ,.
answered on Mar 1, 2023
Yes! I consult regarding probate matters so feel free to email or call my office.
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