Declaration of Trust

The medical power of attorney and declaration of trust are 2 separate documents with different objectives. The daughter is the agent on the power...

Future mother-in-laws debt

I concur.

Accounting of a trust.

I concur. The beneficiaries are entitled to an accounting and a copy of the trust. Failure to comply with this reasonable request could open the...

Living trust preparation

The cheapest way is to find a free form online or by a form at a stationery store. It may be the most expensive in the long run if you make...

No, this is considered the unauthorized practice of law. An attorney must be licensed in California to prepare a will or living trust or give...

Will changed after Alzheimer's diagnosis

Yes, I believe you have a basis for challenging the will. How was it changed? DISCLAIMER: The information in and this communication are not...

Probate for personal property in California

I concur with Janet. This is the kind of thing that gives the public a bad impression of attorneys in general. However, some of your...

How do I begin probate in NY state if my mother died intestate

In California, for an estate under $100,000 in non-real estate assets, there is a summary process to transfer ownership. Also, accounts with...

The short answer is: possibly. A trustee had a fiduciary duty to the beneficiaries to preserve and maintain assets. You should contact a...

If my husband and I have lived apart do I need to get a power of attorney to handle his affairs, he is ill

I would be happy to discuss your options with you. I am located in Long Beach and my practice is concentrated on wills, trusts and probate.