My fiance recently died. Will I be able to manage her estate?

I am sorry for your loss. You can file a petition for probate and request that you be appointed as Administrator. However, your fiance's family...

I want to share my solely-held property with my spouse as community property. What do I need to know and do?

It depends what your trust states. If your trust allows for all of your assets to pass to your husband upon your death, then you can merely...

How do I find a local bank that provides the service of a will executor

Many bank have trust departments, however, they each have certain requirements (i.e. the estate must be a minimum of $500,000) before they will...

My mother-in-law left Medi-Cal after 3 years (due to inheritance). What is the look back period after she passes?

The look back period pertains to the eligibility process, and whether the applicant gave away money during the look back period. Any gifts made...

Can a intervivous irrevolcable trust be broken

In order to answer your question, an attorney must look at the document (the irrevocable trust) in order to answer your question.

Changes to Irrevocable Trust

You need to consult with an estate planning attorney who is experienced in dealing with irrevocable trusts. Usually, when an irrevocable trust is...

In pretrial motions, the Judge was having a problem understanding how I could represent myself in pro per with an attorney.

Your question is a bit confusing. If you are "in pro per" that by definition means you are acting as your own attorney. If you now state...

I need to have a simple will drawn up. Who do I go to?

Use Avvo to find an estate planning attorney.

Special needs trust question.

I highly recommend that you discuss this issue with an elder law or estate planning attorney before creating a special needs trust (SNT). The...

You should consult with an estate planning attorney, because he/she must look at the trust to determine the manner in which your sons are to...