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No, unless a child is under 18. There are certain rules when a child is under 18. Aside from that, you can leave your assets to whomever you choose. However, you should mention them, so it is clear that you know you have children then disinherit the ones you do not wish to include.

In answer to your question as to your duties when you become an administrator, I am assuming you were appointed by a court order, issued letters of administration; at that time you should have had to sign the letters of administration, filed back with the court and were issued a set of instructions duties of an administrator. As to your compensation, the percentage of the value of the estate you are entitled to, which is generally the same the lawyer receives, and both are set forth in the California Probate code.

Unless your grandfather had a will which had specific gifts to you, you are not entitled to anything of your grandfather's in your own right as he predeceased your father. However, you do have a right to probate your father's estate and possibly make a claim on your grandfather's estate in the administration of your father's estate. The real problem is the time that has elapsed. Applications for traditional probate must be made within 4 years of the death of the decedent - your choices in how to act on your father's estate are now limited.