Tough situation. Think carefully and do not take action by yourself with first consulting an Elder Law attorney familiar with your State's...

My step mom passed away three months ago, my step brother was questionably appointed executor.

Dagmar is correct. The sooner you get a Probate Attorney involved the better. See Avvo.Com under Find-A-Lawyer. Good Luck on getting this resolved.

Is there a time frame for posting a death 3 consecutive weeks in the newspaper and for notifying trustees in writing?

Trustees need to be notified of the death of a trust Grantor as soon as possible. Normally family members or loved ones will speak with or phone...

Am I eligible for various public assistance in relation to an inheritance?

This is sad. It reflects a change in society that I'm sorry to see.. Anyone receiving an Inheritance of $1500 a month is getting more than some...

New trustee for son's special needs trust. First accounting is due.

There's no 'Special Needs Trust Accountant' specialty. The trust accounts just as any other would. I'd recommend you look on Bing.Com for Orange...

What kind of lawyer would I need to retain if a family member trustee refuses to show beneficiaries the trust after settlor dies

It is the Fiduciary DUTY of the Trustee to act only for the benefit of the Beneficiaries. You may want to get the Probate Court to take oversight...

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I was staying at a hotel for over a year where I was told I have tax exempt status. But upon check out I was charged tax.

Look for a Los Angeles tax attorney on Avvo.Com under Find-A-Lawyer. Sit down with him or her as soon as possible and take all your documentation...

What do you do with a testamentary trust upon a persons death?

A 'testamentary trust' is done within a Will - and that's a One-Way Ticket to Probate. Better to use a Living Trust with a 'Pour-Over Will. Once...

Contact a Probate Attorney in Washington State. See Avvo.com under Find-A-Lawyer. Good Luck.