Is it ethical for a single practitioner to charge "corporate attorney fees" for the administration of a trust ?

You should discuss this issue with your attorney, it may just be a mistake. The rate you pay your attorney to perform work is an agreement between...

Am I liable as a successor trustee?

A judgment? Do you mean a new lawsuit? The judgment should be in your capacity as trustee of the trust, not in your individual capacity. The...

What type of trust if any, would be used to insure that the proceeds from the sale of my moms home is used for her care?

A revocable living trust will work, but you may also have reason to consider a Medi-Cal Asset Protection Trust, which is an irrevocable trust. See...

How is money dispersed when their are 5 heirs?

The short answer is the administrator has to account for her activities. If she does not explain all of the assets, you are entitled to object and...

My late husbands ex wife is trying to sue me for our assets claiming they were never divorced. What do I do?

I am sorry to hear of your loss. To answer these questions, you need more information. If the attorney is not being responsive, you need to...

My Father is alive we spoke he sold all of his properties told me he put them in a trust. I couldn't ask,is there a way to check

Sorry, without real property assets there is no easy way to confirm that he created a trust or that he left his estate to you. Trusts are private...

How do I respond to civil summons from California for a breach of contract but I am not correct defendant but have same name?

Have conversation with the attorney who filed the complaint. Most likely, with the exchange of a little information, you should be able to prove...

Quit Deed signed by Elder Parents not knowing meaning, is this Elder Exploitation?

The parents are still responsible for the loan. Unless the parents have an estate in excess of $22 million (or $11 million last year), they would...

Without reviewing the documents, it is very difficult to determine what is required here. Based on the limited information provided, my best guess...

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ABC Trust with surviving spouse wanting to sell home, what are the restrictions?

I would think it unlikely that an heir would be entitled to a share of the proceeds if the house is sold. Generally, assets in one of the...