I own rental income property in different areas. I collect rent and manage the properties, income tax is paid, and tax returns

I agree with the other attorneys. There is nothing wrong with dealing in cash, but unfortunately in today's economic climate, the IRS and FTB are...

There is a trust fund that was sat up for me when i was younger and there is no money left, can i sue my father for spending it?

I am very sorry to hear of your circumstance. Its very possible that medical bills could have eaten away at the trust funds, however, if you...

What are my options?

Unfortunately, its unclear what "paper" you are referring to, possibly a will, a deed, a trust? If the document simply allows your mother to...

Trust

Stay on top of the Trustee to keep the beneficiaries informed. Remind the Trustee that their sole purpose is to protect the assets for the sake of...

I live in california and my mother just passed away in November of 2010. My mother apparently made a will and a trust.

My condolences regarding your mother. I would immediately contact an estate planning attorney to review both the will and the trust. It's unclear...

In short, the conservator does not "automatically" receive the property upon the passing of the decedent. The decedent's estate plan (will and/or...

I was told I did not need to have my father's will probated.

Typically a will is probated, unless all the assets are either: 1. allocated by operation of law elsewhere, such as beneficiary declarations,...

Inheritance taxes

The executor is required to file a final Estate Tax Return. Any Estate tax would be paid out of the Estate, rather than the beneficiary...

Before going down the criminal path, I would immediately consult an estate planning attorney and get a formal legal opinion as to whether, based on...

Community Property

In California property is separate if you owned it prior to marriage, if you inherited during marriage, or if you received it as a gift during your...