Feel free to give me a call--I'm close to Brea in Chino Hills and practice in the Orange County courts. I can also recommend some Orange County...

In reference to a probate matter: My Aunt passed away and did not have a will, her estate is going through probate.

Talk it over with an attorney--you can have him removed if it looks like he's causing "waste" of the estate assets. You can also ask the court to...

I agree with the other answers, and having been a trustee myself, I'd say your biggest liability would be the remainder beneficiaries (those who...

House listed for sale, no Trust, if she dies before escrow closes does it go to probate?

Contact an attorney right away--the house would require probate if it's not in a trust. If your grandmother can understand and approve the trust,...

Can I have shares in a corporation issued to my living trust?

I agree with the previous answer, as it can depend on the corporation's structure and bylaws, though at the very least you can prepare and sign an...

What is the California Law on community property as related to a living trust., and becoming an residual asset .

It depends on the language of the trust. Some trusts give the surviving spouse complete control over disposition of the assets, while others give...

Medi-Cal planning when applicant's spouse is disabled requiring NON-Medi-Cal LTC?

I'd recommend seeing an attorney with experience in Medi-Cal planning, as this is a complicated area and each county has its own nuances. That...

Inheritance question in California

Yes, with some conditions given in California Probate Code section 249.5. If your husband specified in a dated and signed writing that his genetic...

My father has asked me to help him set up a trust. He already established a living trust 20 years ago.

The old trust may still work, as long as the current assets are transferred to it--this will avoid probate. However, if there are a lot of changes...

How to go about requesting the annuities from Charities that my Aunt left large estate gifts to? How do I do this..?

I'd need more information to answer the question--can you post what types of annuities involved?