what is the statue of limitations in southern california to settle someones estate after dying?

Question

my grandma has been deceased now for over a year and my uncle which is the power of attorney has not yet settled the estate. i was left a third because my dad died five years ago and i was left his share because i was his only child. my grandma had a home that was worth over $550,000 at the time of her death but now that is has just sat there it is losing value which means we are losing money. what are my rights in this whole thing. my uncle has done nothing to settle the estate and i want to know how i can get the ball rolling because i am losing money in all this and he does'nt seem to care because he does'nt need the money like i do. he is financially well off and i struggle financially. please help.

Answer 1

I found several sites on this
www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html -
www.ca-trusts.com/probate.html -

And this one for self help.
www.scselfservice.org/probate/default.htm