I'm a beneficiary and the Trustee for my father's estate, is this a conflict of interests?
Serving as co-trustee while also being a beneficiary is common, so that shouldn't be a problem. Since you are now sole trustee, you'll need a new...
Pasadena, CA
Probate Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Probate, Trusts ... +4 more
Serving as co-trustee while also being a beneficiary is common, so that shouldn't be a problem. Since you are now sole trustee, you'll need a new...
You do have a right to a copy of the trust under Probate Code section 16061.7 and information about the trust's assets and liabilities under...
Selected as the best answer
Along with the prior answers, get the house (by deed) into the trust if she's still alive--you can often use a power of attorney to do so if she is...
You should meet with an estate planning lawyer who also has Medi-Cal experience. If you have a power of attorney for your mother, you may be able...
No, it's your separate property, unless your parents' will or trust says it's to be shared between you and your spouse. Their gifts to you (if...
I'd ask the bank what form they'd like to see, as what you provided them sounds fairly specific. They're probably looking for a...
You'll want to get your own appraisal so you can know whether the offer is a fair one and so you can negotiate with the trustee--the trustee should...
I don't have the specific provision at hand, but the law requires attorneys to give their clients the client file at the client's request. If the...
Selected as the best answer
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If the management company is trustworthy, perhaps they can recommend a tax preparer or CPA to handle the...
Unless the trust restricts it, the trustee does have the power to sell the house, and usually without prior notice to the beneficiaries. However,...
Selected as the best answer