Is there any way to get your house back after foreclosure?

Agree with colleagues. Getting property back is an uphill battle. If you did not receive proper notice the sale can be set aside. However, sale...

Agree with colleagues. Distinguish income taxes from property taxes. Mother not eligible for step up in basis or reassessment exemption at time...

CA settling a trust

There are no CA estate taxes. Federal estate tax exemption depends on date of death. Request copies of federal and state tax returns before...

What kind of professional can help a lovely old lady understand the details of a living trust that has already been finalized?

Agree with colleagues. Mother should retain estate planning attorney to work with her.

Legal options for an heir vs heir who doesn't want to start probate proceedings on the property he is currently living in?

Agree with colleagues. Named executor has responsibility to begin probate within 30 days of decedents death. If named executor does not commence...

Is timing important in declaring someone mentally incompetent and setting up a trust?

Yes. Timing is critical. Must determine whether conservator needs to be appointed to receive and manage her inheritance. If mother still...

After the judicial accounting is reviewed, then what

Next step depends on terms of trust and current status of administration. Simply proceeding to releasing assets may be premature. There are many...

Are wills state specific? Can I get a will in Ca for assets held in Louisiana?

Wills are state specific. Different states have different probate laws. Louisiana is very different from California. Based on facts that mother...

Yes. Very likely your brother still has ownership interest and rights. He can interfere with sale. May be right to be reimbursed from brother for...

A living trust was filed and the beneficial are brother and sister. If sister filed quick claim deed and brother did not file

I agree with colleagues. Facts stated too vague. Too many missing facts. Generally, both owners of real property must consent to a sale. If...