If asked, would a trustee or their lawyer legally be obligated to inform a recipient of a trust? Is there a default time limit?

Yes. Successor trustee obligated to notify heirs and beneficiaries within 60 days of date trust became irrevocable. Reference CA Probate Code...

Do I have rights as a g-friend who's b-friend died the morning he was going to serve his wife legal separation court papers?

Yes. You have rights under any valid EP documents boyfriend may have created such as Will or Trust. Additionally, you have rights to any accounts...

Do I have to file anything with court or can I just proceed directly to Small Estate Affidavit.

If sister was a resident of CA a Small Estate Affidavit would be sufficient. However, in this case you must follow law applicable in DC. Consult...

Conflict between probate court order and pay-on-death designation?

I am not aware of case law on point. This is an unusual situation. I concur with your attorney that you must pay the IRA into the trust, based on...

Am I Entitled to Compensation For Damages Defending Myself Against Default on a Federal Student Loan I Did Not Take Out ?

Probably. Review the Student Loan Contract and Note. Generally, they do provide for an attorney fee award to prevailing party. Additionally, you...

I want to put a lien on his property, does this required for me to file for a Writ first?

No. You may file an Abstract of Judgment without having obtained a Writ.

Taking Guardianship of a Newborn (Mother died during childbirth)

Maternal GM may file petition to be appointed guardian of the newborn. Because time of the essence, may be adviseable to file petition for...

Maybe. Carefully review CA CCP 704.730 and 704.710, which control homestead exemption and definition. Keep in mind: -you must have lived in CA...

How does a sibling beneficiary of lvg trust request fair rent on estate propt?

Trustee has duty to maximize productivity of trust estate. This includes duty to receive fair rent. Write trustee letter demanding trustee...

Can a beneficiary contest Mom's trust against sibling based on fact parent modified original trust charging undo influence?

Yes. There are concrete steps that you and mother can take to ensure her wishes are honored. First step is to review all EP documents with EP...