My husband's mother has living trust, 4 siblings, 1 died recently, the other has cancer, suspect brother of bad behavior

Review the facts with an attorney--your husband may be entitled to some information, and more important, he should watch things closely, as his...

You shouldn't have a problem these days with your residence in a revocable trust, though some still require you to take it out of the trust, so be...

Trust

One other angle--in California, trusts you set up for others can have creditor protection if the proper "spendthrift" language is included. This...

How does one probate an estate?

It's an involved process, and is usually only required where asset value exceeds $150,000. If the medical records are all you need, try using the...

If I leave my house to my brother in a Living Trust, can I specify he cannot sell the house if my mother is still living in it?

I'd add that you should check your mother's benefit rules to see what effect, if any, her use of the house would have on her monthly benefit.

Can the lawyer go ahead with dispersment of a living trust if one of the three benificearies does not agree to it .

Consult with a probate litigation attorney quickly to review your options--the trustee has a responsibility to distribute assets fairly, so if the...

Do I need my own lawyer?

It sounds like you may be a beneficiary and a trustee or executor--it would be a good idea to have an attorney review it to be sure it will do what...

My father passed away 7 years ago and left a will with my brother as executor. My brother hasn't filed the will with probate.

I agree with the previous answers, and would add that under probate Code section 8200, if there are any damages due to the late filing if the will,...

What legal action can be taken if property was left to me and my sister locked down the property and wont hand it over?

See an experienced probate attorney and bring any court or legal papers connected with the case to see what your options are. Your sister owes you...

My father died without a will and i was told there was property in oklahonma he was a calif resident when he died

If the property is in Oklahoma, it likely requires an Oklahoma probate--if it's less than $175,000 in value, the state has provisions for a...