Where id should get a copy of a trust?

You are certainly entitled to a copy of your mothers trust, and should have received a notice advising you you were able to get a copy at the time....

A decree of distribution is an order issued in a probate proceeding. If you are dealing with a living trust there would be no such order. The...

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If I have a will and revoke it properly, can I just simply create a living trust immediately?

Certainly you can do this. Until your death you can amend, change or revoke a will at any time so long as you are competent. Extablishing a living...

Can a living trust be on going when the last remaining survivor passes away.

While it can continue if the trust so states, it is effectively terminated after a reasonable period of administration unless the trust requires...

What can i do?

You obviously have a difficult circumstance, and more facts are needed. The most significant inquiry is to determine how title to the house is...

Can our sole proprietor business be simply transferred to our son?

You should make an attempt to value the business. Most businesses should have some going concern or good will value. If the business is not...

Can I be excluded because I helped a friend and his step daughter paid for my gas to drive to his house?

These issues are specifically covered under Probate Code Section 21360 and following. You should engage counsel experienced with these provisions...

How can you be sure that an executor of a family trust isn't hiding assets?

The trustee is responsible for marshalling assets and proper administration, thus the taking of title documents of the decedent does not sound...

I'm a co-trustee for my grandma's estate, she just passed away.Its time to settle the trust and my dad isnt being honest.

It is not unusual to consolidate accounts under the name of a new trust account to be used for trust administration purposes. As a co trustee you...

How to make an effective will?

Charles Schultz answer is very effective in outlining ther relevant considerations. I woudl emphasize that California probate (which is required if...