For probate, how are legal fees determined for work done BEFORE there's any personal representative appointed?

Yes. Probate fees are statutory and usually paid from estate upon distribution. Extraordinary fees may be added to statutory fees for...

How do I get my late mom's inheritance from her fathers estate, she died before the estate could be settled?

Based on time frames mentioned, it is almost certain mother's interest in GF estate has vested. If vested, it is now part of he estate and trustee...

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For social security disability benefits, can I change my rep payee just because my rep payee doesn't feel like doing it anymore?

Yes. You may change rep payee. Yes. Reasons stated are sufficient to support change. Brother cannot be forced to be rep payee if he does not...

In Calif what must I do to reject the job? How long do I have to do it? Must I PERSONALLY find a new trustee for his estate?

You are not trustee until you accept appointment. If you do not wish to be trustee, do not accept appointment. Take no action as trustee. Allow...

Can we get a conservatorship for my relative?

Yes. Based on information provided, you or mother should petition probate court to be appointed conservator of person and, possibly, estate of...

If a will and trust states that an estate is to be equally divided between 2 siblings how can that be achieved if an annuity ...

Trust controls distribution of assets funded into trust. Will controls assets in probate estate. Annuity names a beneficiary and beneficiary...

Yes. Trust may be amended and will changed (codicil) without redoing entire trust. If changes are numerous and significant, may be best to amend...

When I file verified written supplement for revised order, do I file this by itself ? What does a judge look for in the Oder?

File the order by itself. Court, judge, probate attorney looking to verify that order consistent with prior orders, law, pleadings. Request...

Can my debt case be dismissed if creditor attorney did not respond to bank levy exemption in time?

No. You cannot dismiss sase after judgment has been entered.

Can points in a settlement agreement be used against a Trustee as additional support in a future action to remove a Trustee?

Yes. Unless, specifically excluded as part of agreement, the contents of settlement agreement can be used in future litigation. Consult your...