Is this unlawful. Trustee

If you are beneficiary of trust, you are entitled to be kept informed of trust administration. Trustee owes fiduciary duty to act in your best...

What do we do now? What happened to my Mother's trust?

You have right to copy of complete trust and any amendments. Trustee duty to provide this to you on demand. Certification not sufficient document...

Under Intestate Succession in CA, what percentages go to a living child and grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the decease

Estate divided pursuant to California probate code as follows: -one share for each child living or deceased; -deceased child share divided...

Can we get temporary guardianship of our niece for 1 year so she can come here and go to a public school, if so how.

Yes. Possible to be appointed temporary guardian of niece for limited period of time. You may also wish to explore using POA for this purpose. ...

Is an IRA Legacy Trust (AKA IRA Inheritance Trust) a separate trust entirely with its own name or part of an overall Trust?

Yes. Properly structured and funded IRA Legacy Trust, aka IRA Inheritance Trust is separate and stand alone trust separate from revocable living...

Can this be considered a criminal offense in addition to a breach of trust?

Yes. based on information provided there has been breach of trust and criminal activity. Be prepared to prove the allegations to prevail. Much...

In a Trust, ref. fee serv for caregiver oversight @ "market rates" is there a more specific "market rate" ref table to name?

No specific published list of "market rate" that I am aware of. Rates appropriate to particular trust administration vary, depend on specifics...

How do my siblings and I wrestle these funds from the bank?

Small estate affidavit may be best alternative. See my previous answer for link to information on this topic.

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Can the probate process be bypassed - small estate in IL Can the house sale be closed by title co on basis of will copy

No. based on information provided, I am not aware of way to avoid probate process. Probate recommended based on law and desire to obtain...

How do I get guardianship of my mom?

Yes. Mother needs immediate help. You need to either retain counsel or represent self in petitioning court to be appointed guardian for...