Have a meager to moderate amount of assets. Have read that a Living Trust is better than a will for estate planning. true? when?

You have two primary options: (1) a living trust (with a pour-over will), or (2) a stand-alone will. The cost for a basic living trust runs...

If a will is in a trust, do I have file it in court?

Yes, the original Pour-over Will needs to be lodged (filed) in the county probate court where your mother died. Don't mistake this for filing a...

The answer to your question is likely "yes" you have a right to receive the Trust document. California Probate Code section 16061.7 requires a...

When considering living trusts is there is a tax advantage when placing financial assets like bank accounts in a trust?

There is no tax advantage for placing financial assets, like bank accounts, in a living trust. You treat these bank accounts the same way you did...

The short answer is "yes", the petitioner should appear at the initial probate hearing (I can't think of a good reason for a petitioner not to show...

No you should NOT record your living trust with the county recorder. If you want to make sure all of your real property is funded into the trust,...

Is an estate planning attorney required to keep an original copy / photo copy of the trust he/she created?

In short, no, an attorney is not "required" to keep the original or a copy. In my experience most attorneys do keep either the original documents...

My grandmother left her dauther which is my mother a trust account grandma passed in 1994 my mom passed in 2010.

If I understand your question, your grandmother had a bank account that names your mother as beneficiary of the bank account on your grandmother's...

Can I respond to the answer to a complaint(Civil Limited) In Ventura Superior Court. I want to respond to there general denial

California has a procedural two by four by the name of Form Interrogatory 15.1 to deal with bad faith general denials and affirmative defenses. It...

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If i was told by conservtor that i was revoked as a sucessor truste but thier no documentation stating thes fact

Another option you can try is to send "Statutory Notice" in accordance with California Probate Code section 16061.7. to each of the Trust's...