Large trust in Calif of deceased.

Under California law, if there are two or more beneficiaries, a trustee has a duty to treat them impartially. See, Cal. Probate Code section 16003....

For the trust, the statute of limitations is either 60 or 120 days. See CA Probate Code sec. 16061.8. That statute does not apply to the will. ...

How long should it take to distribute assets inherited from a trust/ will in California

It depends on the terms of the trust and/or will but unless the trust has some restrictive language, you should have assets by now. You should...

Need a experienced attorney for a possible probate case that may require litigation. Need to transfer assets into trust.

You need to review the entire trust. The section you quoted is simply a disclosure that a power of appointment may change the ultimate...

How can a trust protect non-exempt assets from being taken away or "spent" down for an elderly family members need for Medi-Cal?

A normal revocable trust does little to address the spend down issues. With Medi-Cal planning, you need a Medi-Cal protection Trust. Transfers to...

I need help

Unfortunately, it is not unusual that lenders are disorganized. You have taken the correct initial steps. You should get to the bottom of the...

An owner can transfer a property to a beneficiary with a quit claim deed but you should be aware of the consequences before doing so. You will...

30-something childless male with one year to live. What do I need to do to make my passing less stressful for my family?

See an estate planning attorney who can help you with the best methods of organizing your assets for disposition to your loved ones with minimal...

How do I become a power of attorney for my father.

Your father needs to prepare, among other things, powers of attorney for health and finances. Your father should consult with an estate planning...

My friends Dad died and left property to be divided amongst 3 children; what kind of attorney does she need?

You need an attorney familiar with trusts, estates and probate. The father's estate (including the house) needs to be administered so this and...