The "signiture" on the "will" lodged in my mothers estate was forged by a photocopier. It's costing me $10k just to examine the

Different attorneys have different rates and cost structures. The attorney you spoke of likely wants to be paid upfront, and bill you on an hourly...

Can I still get the inheritance on an a b trust if the b trust survivor changes her beneficiary?

it is likely that you can. Most A/B Trusts become partially irrevocable upon the death of the first spouse to die, and your parent's trust is...

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How long after someone dies does the Trustee have to start administering the Trust?

There's not a specific time that you're mandated to start. However, if the Trustee doesn't start sooner rather than later, the Trustee can be...

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My brother is executor how can i change his title?

The attorneys who posted above are all correct. However, either way you slice it, you must petition the Court to have him removed. Be prepared to...

My fathers probate Is taken now over 7 yr. to finish and we are getting the run around from our lawyer... Need help!

Here's the deal; your attorney doesn't know probate. Uncontested Probates almost NEVER take seven years to close, much less half the time. In...

I need advice from a trust lawyer about misappropriation of funds from my mothers estate.

I'm a trust attorney in Southern California, and to be honest, it sounds bad. Unless the Trust specifically states that your nieces and nephews...

My auntie died.2 sisters remain,its going to probate. the executor will not show us the will.

First, are you sure that she passed away with a will? If she did have a will, and a Petition for Probate has been filed, it's public record--you...

Probates, trusts, wills and estates...

It sounds like you guys actually reached a settlement and your sister breached it? If that's the case, then you can take her to Court to enforce...

What do I do if my dad steals and returns partial money from my trust fund and am weary of my trustee stealing from me?

First, it all depends on the terms of the trust. The Trust itself may not require the Trustee to provide annual reports, and believe me, if it...

In California, how does a beneficiary remove an insolvent trustee?

You're really going to have to prove the Trustee insolvent through evidence you acquire AFTER bringing an action to remove the Trustee. Sounds...