My dad died and I am trustee of his trust. The bank said I need court documents to gain control of his brokerage acct.

Agree with colleagues. Probate not required if gross estate value less than $150,000. See probate code s13100. Prepare Affidavit for Collection...

Agree with colleagues. Excellent advice not to add person to title as a substitute for estate planning. Major reasons not to add another person...

Wife caused several violations of family court orders, Why is it that she is immune to contempt charges?

Nobody immune from contempt sanctions. Contempt is a criminal action. Cannot proceed without cited person being present. Court may eventually...

Can a sibling keep money in a bank account that was not named in trust, but the funds were from a trust property?

Answer depends on number of factors including: Was revocable at date of death? Dis decedent violate terms of trust by transferring funds into an...

This is a estate claim . The house is already sold and the money been placed in a trust fund can lawyer charge two times fee.

Unclear what you mean by "two times fee"? Review the retainer with attorney. this will govern fees arrangement. Also, be aware that attorney...

Hi, What document is needed to change a lawyer during probate in CA. Where it was agreed that the first lawyer was temporary.

Proper court to lodge will and file petition is Los Angeles Superior Court -Central Branch. Proposed executor is proper person to file petition. ...

My father passed away last year (2013) in Iran. He was U.S citizen.

Too many missing facts to offer much assistance in this forum. IRS does not give legal advice. You must obtain authority to sell home through...

So i am trying to collect royalties from my father who passed away

You need to probate father's estate to establish right to royalties. Right to have monies paid back to estate depends on several factors,...

Probate, California: We have a will that should be lodged with the clerk of the court before 30 days of the decedent passing.

Yes. Executor can lodge the will within 30 days and filed probate at a later date.

Can a credit repair attorney clean my credit report?

Yes. An experienced credit repair attorney can assist. First step is to review the report and ensure that IRS has released the tax lien. If not,...