It is not clear from your facts whether you intend to transmute the property from your separate property 100% to you and your wife 50/50 as...

If you already have a family law attorney representing you ask him or her your questions. If you are not yet represented you had better do so right...

As I understand the way the trust is set up, your mother is the sole beneficiary. If she did not name you as also beneficiary you are not a...

Naming the two beneficiaries, I assume you are referring to your husband and daughter from the previous marriage?) as beneficiaries of the TOD...

I concur with Attorney Straus that under Probate Cod 16061.7 you have the right to make a demand for a copy of the trust and to take legal action...

You need to consult with an estate planing/litigation attorney to review your situation and find out your options. Good luck.

I suggest you find through Avvo an estate litigation attorney to review your situation and take the appropriate action for the estate.

"according to CA probate law?" I think you meant Civil Code 840. this Code Section is basically saying that where one of the parties is granted a...

Arguably the making of the trust and the placement of the deed of trust are two separate transactions. The deed of trust placed after your mother...

Here is an explanation of how the Assessor makes the calculation: " Property taxes are calculated based on the purchase price of the property. In...