I am a new trustee of an estate. The 60-day contest period has past. How hard is it to remove a trustee now?

I would also suggest objectively thinking about continuing as trustee. If you and your sister do not get along, this will cause you both long-term...

My mother is telling me that she gave her attorney POA for health & financial decisions. I think she's not being truthful.

While avoiding probate is something we strive for in many situations, I think your top priority should be your mom's health and well-being. If your...

I would strongly urge you to seek the advice of an attorney before attempting to sell anything. If you are already having problems with your angry...

Do I need to sign a specific paper to step down as trustee and let my brother take over?

You will need to sign a resignation as trustee in order for your brother to take over. I would suggest that you have the resignation notarized....

In California can the successor trustee be the life tenant of trust real estate?

You really should seek the assistance of an attorney. Don't try to do this on your own.

Is my attorney responsible for paying a $2000.00 sanction placed against me in probate court?

It sounds as though you should report him to the State Bar and find a new attorney. You should also consider checking the minute order in the...

As Trustee, can I set a time limit for a beneficiary to claim his property? I need to clear the decedent's house soon for sale.

I think you should elaborate on the time period you are talking about. What the law views as 'dragging one's feet,' may be very different than a...

My brother and I are the beneficiaries of a trust(mother) with a house the only asset. can I separate my interests from brother?

His ex-wife should not be able to collect from you since it is not your debt. When the time comes to administer your mom's trust, however, it...

Can trustee of a trust take a loan on the house that is within that trust without the consent f the other beneficiaries?

I am assuming that your grandmother has passed away and your aunt is successor trustee. If that is so, most trusts give the trustee the power to...

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It is difficult to give you an answer without more details, but typically that box is not checked. I am not sure I have ever checked that box. You...