Trust can give you more specific control and outcome. The UTMA account can be distributed when the minor becomes a legal adult. See Avvo.com under...

I am interested in talking to a lawyer about asset protection

Do NOT engage in hiding assets. That is fraudulent transfer also known as fraudulent conveyance. See Avvo.Com under 'Find-A-Lawyer'. Enter 'Asset...

Trustee is giving discretionary distributions but delaying giving a mandated one.

Have your attorney file a Motion to Compel a Fiduciary Accounting with the Court as well as a Motion to Replace the Trustee. See Avvo.com under...

Is the primary beneficiary who is also the trustee (my stepmother) required to send us reports on the irrevocable trust.

Confusing question. Perhaps it's tie to sit down with legal counsel and get some guidance. See Avvo.Com under Find-a-Lawyer. Good Luck.

During the distribution of funds from my fathers living trust my brother, the executor noticed my father had noted that due to

It's time for you to sit down with an Estate Planning lawyer in Fresno. See Avvo.Com under 'Find-A-Lawyer'. Good Luck.

How long do I have to pay back monies to a trust that were sent to me in error over three years

If you accepted the payment erroneously that was not (yet) meant for you, then you should repay it until it is paid in full. Consult with Trust...

Leaving a house to In trust to children

You can jointly put the home into a Revocable Living Trust in which the two of you are grantors. See Avvo.com under 'Find-A-Lawyer'. Enter "Estate...

If I have appreciated stock and put it in a trust what is the cost basis is it my original cost

The cost basis is the original price of the stock when it was originally acquired and BEFORE it appreciated in value.

How do I represent myself with an accusation of Medicaid fraud from the Dept of Social Services?

Going to Prison and paying Fines for Medicaid Fraud is serious stuff. Don't cut corner. See Avvo.com under 'Find-A-Lawyer'. Enter 'criminal law'...

Is there a law regarding a time limit on when probate needs to be started after a person passes away? Fraudulent Will (details)

Typically, once the Death Certificate is obtained (set by each County) then a Probate can be opened as soon as practicable. Because of the...