Can we do an Order to Determine Succession to sell our property?

It sounds like it is a good option. You will want to see an attorney to verify how title is held and to see if a probate referee will value the...

Can a homosexual couple that is legally married in CA create a valid estate plan?

Yes, absolutely! I have done many trusts for gay couples in the past and have done a few in the past few months now that marriage is valid in...

The executor has to file the final report to close the estate. Does she have an attorney? If so you can ask her attorney when they expect to file...

Medical reimbursement by the State of Calif

It depends on your age and how the condo is held. If it is in a trust that your father set up for you - a special needs trust or other type of...

If you have assets in a revocable trust, you can do whatever you like if you are the creator and manager of that trust -- meaning you are the...

Do you think the executor has not kept the beneciaries best interests in check?

Has probate actually been opened? This may change how the items in the home should have been handled. It may depend on the what the value of...

Do you think the executor is acting unreasonable? She is not contacting me or keeping me informed. We are the only 2 heirs.

It does take some time when the house is sold and escrow has closed. The creditors need to be paid. An accounting needs to be prepared. A final...

Is alleged CA trust invalid because successor trustee and beneficiary, not decedent, paid for and developed the trust documents?

I agree with Michael. There are way too many moving parts to give any sort of legal insight to your questions. If you suspect fraudulent...

Can I call the executor's lawyer and ask if the executor is still retaining this lawyer? Do you think they will answer me?

You can check the court's docket to see what may be happening with this probate case. You can contact the attorney and request an update. They...

We need to make a will, for last 4 years we live in Europe but coming to La Area for a week in Feb. Any tips?

Hi, If you are United States citizens and have assets and property here in CA, you should consider doing both a will and a living trust. I...