I have been charged $120 for trust transfer when my lawyer returned the remaining amount of the deposit.

You haven't provided enough information to answer your question, but generally speaking an attorney's time is worthy of compensation and the amount...

Unsigned trust with ammendments

Unless you can provide a signed copy of the new trust or changes, you are probably bound by the terms of the original instrument. The law requires...

Is it advisable to have one trust for community property, and separate trusts for each spouse's separate property?

I'm afraid the answer is "it depends". Can you have separate trusts for separate types of property? Absolutely. Is it the right thing to do? ...

Exeuctor/trustee child will with clause giving trustee permission if

I hope I understand your question. If you are saying the will or trust allows the trustee to use his or her discretion on when to either terminate...

When are exector duties over, when does trust begin?

You have asked a simple question that requires a complex answer. If all the decedent's assets are held in the name of the trust, then the Trustee...

Can my mother in law be held accountable for money we spent on fixing her mobile home, over 7,000.00?

As you have seen already, the law presumes that funds you spend on behalf of a loved one are gifts unless they have been properly documented as a...

As you now know, funds in a joint account will be counted against your mother unless you can prove that you contributed some of the funds and how...

Relationship between note and deed of trust

As noted in the previous answer, if the full amount due is listed on the deed of trust and if the amount can be computed from the note by...

Beneficiary to Uncle's Exxon settlement being held by second set of lawyers

When we receive a summary such as yours, we always have to ask ourselves if it is completely accurate. Not that you are misstating things, but...

Supplemental needs trust?

If I understand your question, it appears the supplemental needs trust has yet to be created. If this is true, then your siblings should confer...