In California, you would have to execute what is known as a "disclaimer" of your right to inherit the trust property.  That would be any writing that states that you refuse or decline the prop

Most of these assets do not have to be probated, such as the TOD and POD. You need to find who is seleted as the executor and find out whether the will is valid. The state law requires some formali

If you are dealing with a revocable trust pertaining to your parents' estate, you do not need to retain an attorney to administer it if you feel that you are capable of doing the job. The whole pur

Yes, indeed there aer.  There is a statutory fee schedule in California based in part on the value of the decedent's estate. The court has some leeway as to what is "reasonable" under the

You would need to petition the court where the will was probated. It you contact the probate department for that county they should be able to help you file what needs to be filed.  Be specifi