My father passed away, the person in charge of taking care of his trust and will says that everything can be dispersed quicker

Better to have clarity and specifics. Ask for a Fiduciary Accounting to be on the safe side. Specifically ask that it be prepared in accordance...

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If someone dies who was the custodian of a child's stock account, does the money in that account become part of his estate?

No it does not. The funds in the account still belong to the child - who is entitled to them upon reaching the age of majority.

An account with 350k + was not added to the pot as it were for my stepdads estate..my mom was executrix..she hired atty..

Definitely take any documentation you have and sit down with an Estate Planning attorney. See Avvo.com and click on 'Find-A-Lawyer'. Then listen...

How does my mom get my sister out of her house?

Put the house on the market. Put a 'For Sale' sign in the front yard. Mom needs to notify your sister to move in writing and if necessary to have...

What is a full step-in basis as beneficiary of a Trust?

Upon the death of Dad, the heir(s) who inherit receive a 'Step-Up' in basis, meaning that the NEW value of the inherited property is the value on...

If the POA is signed by the person giving me this right, is in another state, Can I have it notarized in my state?

The person granting the power should always have it signed & executed in the state in which he or she resides.

CA: FTB transcript for an irrevocable trust

Interesting situation. Have a California Estate Planning attorney prepare an Affidavit of Trust and deal directly with the California Franchise Tax...

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Tax-free withdrawals by beneficiaries from Irrevocable Gift Trust (IGT)

These are specific questions regarding the Trust instrument that we have not reviewed. Sit down with an Estate Planning attorney and go through...

Are recorded conversations generally allowed in probate hearings as methods to prove facts?

Each state jurisdiction has handled this in slightly different ways. So it is a question best resolved by looking at state law for the...

Hello. I was made a co-trustee of a vehicle trust so that I could update information. I would like to terminate my interest.

Typically a trust document itself will specify exactly to whom notice of resignation must be given and in what format.