How do I track down a trust?

If your mother left a trust, you are entitled to a true and correct terms of the trust. In other words, you are entitled to a copy following your...

I have a revocable living trust with my wife. I have sold the house listed in the trust and one of my daughters is divorcing.

You have a new home, but do not want to change the trust itself then all you need to do is update the trust schedule A and make sure the new home...

When is Waiver of Accounting to be submitted? And if its waived, what is submitted or omitted in accounting.?

Stephen is right and appears to be somewhat local to you. Yes, a waiver of accounting is a document signed by the estate beneficiaries or...

In Santa Clara county in California how long does an executor have to mail copies of the trust once a copy has been requested?

Hi there, There is a difference between executor and trustee. If you are the trustee of the trust and have mailed out the notice pursuant to PC...

Can an executor be reimbursed before final distribution? If so is it just a matter of writing a check from the estate bank?

If funds were advanced to the estate, you should seek court approval in the final petition to reimburse you for the funds advanced. You will need...

California living trust-brother is trustee. What are his legal duties?

Hi there, Yes, there is a duty to be efficient in handling the trust administration when someone has died. It takes about a year from start to...

This depends on the action you wish to take and whether you have full or limited authority from the court. If you are required to serve a Notice of...

Hi, Sorry to hear about this explosive situation. If you are the next named successor trustee, you can retain counsel to assist you with taking...

My wife got a settlement several yrs ago she passed away recently i want to know what happens to what is left of her settlement

I agree with the other attorneys. More information is needed. Is this a settlement that already paid out? Or is it in an annuity or other...

Can the executor of a will decide who pays probate fees?

I agree with the other attorneys. No. The administration fees are paid from the top. Then the shares for each heir or beneficiary is then...