Is a living trust alone a license to administer the trust? Is there another form the administrator of the trust must fill?

No specific form to complete. Much more complicated than simply filling out a form. Successor Trustee must give proper statutory notices, comply...

How does discovery affect statute of limitations in debt recovery?

If statute of limitations has run for recovery of debt, the debt is not subject to collection lawsuit. Statute of limitations on a debt usually...

California Ch 13 hardship discharge

Completion of mother's BK plan is best option if her estate is going to be probated. Her estate may receive the C13 discharge. An interested...

Can a estate atty ,help me get the rest of my inheritance in full, my brother has it in his bank acct in his name, no contact

Yes. You need to retain your own probate attorney to represent your interests. Several potential troubling issues identified in your inquiry. I...

Maybe. Your powers to execute EP documents are controlled by the terms of the POA. If power to create Will not expressly granted in POA, you...

Yes. Brother can transfer interest to a vaild RLT. Steps follow: 1. Create and execute either Quit Claim or Trust Transfer Deed granting his...

Besides negotiating with the attorney, what recourse does a client have when being over billed for services rendered?

Yes. Best options include: # review with attroneys and request fees reduction # submit to LACBA Fee Arbitration Panel for review and resolution

Yes. Courts will generally look to probate law regarding wills and bootstrap onto trust matters. Following two cases on point follow: # King...

Under what law does it say,"The informant must be 18 years old to be on a death certificate,if they are the informant.Show me,OK

Minors are defined as persons under 18 years of age. Minors are excluded from reporting.

What to do and who to contact to change responsibility to me.

Several issues that need to be addressed. Can be addressed simultaneously. OLDER BROTHER'S ESTATE: Not clear if older brother had a trust. If...