Do i have to sue or can I request action through Probate Court?

You describe both "trust fund" and "guardian of the account". Not clear If you are beneficiary of trust or an account held by guardian. Approach...

Can he legally take the refrigerator?

Both of you have right to possession of refrigerator. Keep in mind both of you are responsible for payment, regardless who has possession of...

Does a Health Care Proxy have the legal authority to do this?

Maybe. Probably not. Some observations follow; -first thing to review is the POAH or other document appointing sibling. It may specifically...

Which one takes precedence? Surviving spouse or 12 year old will? The state in question is California.

Answer is both. If will is valid and has not been revoked or changed, it will control distribution of estate. However, surviving spouse has...

Do I have the legal right to sell this home?

If home remains in trust, the trust is not terminated. If you are successor trustee, you must provide necessary notices of change of trustee to...

Impossible to provide guidance in this forum. More information needed. Consult probate counsel.

Is there anything we can do now that salvation army is trying to make a claim to the estate 8 years later

If decedent did not make the intended changes to the trust, the written terms control. Yes. Salvation Army may claim the estate. I am surprised it...

Will my divorce be relatively simple?

Maybe. Simplicity or complexity depends on additional information not provided. If no community assets, no minor children, W agrees to terms,...

Child support arrears do not go away. Recovery not barred by SOL. Right to recovery belongs to your mother. She may initiate suit to recover the...

Can I borrow money against property I co-own in a trust

Maybe. Terms of trust and facts control ability to borrow. Carefully review trust documents and needs with trust counsel.