3/9/2016-- 1. I need a template of how to petition Santa Barbra Probate Court for a Render of Accounting form Trustee.

You describe a petition to compel accounting and other relief. No template exists. There is no court "form" for this purpose. Pleading including...

How do I distribute the assets from an irrevocable trust and close the trust itself?

Depending on terms of trust and distribution instructions, this may be fairly simple. Court involvement not likely to be necessary. However,...

As beneficiary to an irrevocable trust can I re-title my home to the trust as an asset protection device

Probably not. Much depends on what type beneficiary class you are in. Re-titling your home into a self-directed trust usually provides little or...

Can I sell my share of said trust to be free of this situation?

Maybe. Generally, you do have right to disclaim your interest. However, ability to sell interest in particular trust depends on several factors...

My brother and sister are trying to steal my inheretance.

You appear to be confused on may issues. Too many issues and too little information provided to opine. Review with trust counsel.

Each clause has independent legal significance. 1. waiver of formal account By signing you agree that you are not now, and can never demand they...

In the petition it says decedent was survived by next of kin of the decedent. Does the sister count as next of kin?

Yes. Sister is next of kin. California intestate distribution priority includes surviving spouse and child over sister.

Regarding an RMD from an IRA for deceased which was written before but received after their death: is the check a probate asset?

RMD described belongs to estate. RMD is a probate estate asset.

Can someone tell me about how long it should take to have an executor appointed by the court? (Texas)

Time period for court to hold hearing to appoint executor varies, depending on court calendars and workload. Having said that, five months may/not...

Can a mutual fund be preserved while being inherited by an estate?

Yes. Mutual fund may be transferred from H to W account through probate or beneficiary designation. Yes. Mutual fund may be transferred from...

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