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How do I find out if a trust has been set up for 50% share of a house and my adult son is named beneficiary?
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Answered on January 10, 2014
Ms. Santaella has a good point (or points). You might be able to work something out but I don't think there is any legal obligation to you here.
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Can a legal document be drawn up to protect interest of siblings whose names are not on the deeds without adding their names?
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Answered on January 09, 2014
When you say his name was added to the deeds, I will assume it was as a joint tenant with right of survivorship. That means that once dad died the...
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Am I entitled to get a detailed copy of all transactions and distributions of my trust
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Answered on January 09, 2014
If you are the beneficiary it is very likely you are entitled to this information.
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Is it better or more advantageous to see a lawyer for a power of attorney or is legal zoom documents accepted as equal?
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Answered on January 09, 2014
As much as you want to avoid lawyers and legal fees...everyone hates lawyers until they need one and this is one where you need one. An ounce of...
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Can a creditor go after my mother for my deceased father's outstanding debts?
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Answered on January 09, 2014
Your fathers debts (those that are just his) are debts of his ESTATE. As a general rule those debts are only paid out of his PROBATE ESTATE. ...
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What if I feel pressured to sign unoffial proposal that will be offical after I sign? She cant be trusted is estlawyer liable
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Answered on January 09, 2014
This question is basically incomprehensible. You should see a lawyer if you have a legal problem as complex as this.
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I have a revocable living trust with my wife. I have sold the house listed in the trust and one of my daughters is divorcing.
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Answered on January 06, 2014
When you wish to makes changes to your trust you can make them - sometimes attorneys will start over or "restate" the whole trust which is usually...
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Does a will always need to be probated? If so, what are the going rates?
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Answered on January 06, 2014
The place of probate is based on where the deceased person resided at death. You don't say who the person is or where they lived - where you live...
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How can I get a statement of all my trust fund transactions
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Answered on January 06, 2014
Well, there needs to be a trustee. If there is no trustee you probably have to petition the court to name one, then that person can get trust...
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My wifes father died 3 years agoShe was executorof his estateWe just received a check in his name from a lawsuitcanshecashit?
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Answered on January 05, 2014
I would take the advice of CA attorneys here. As a general rule the estate should receive the check - if that involves reopening probate, that may...