In order to change the terms of the trust, the trust terms (not the will) need to be amended. At the same time though it's a good idea to update...

Hello, Yes. The code that governs this is found in Civil Code section 1980, et seq. But, essentially if the property is abandoned (which under...

Wife of deceased husband . Husband was inheriting but was not completed into his name who then gets his inheritance his adult ki

I am really sorry for your loss. I cannot quite tell whether your husband had a legal right to the inheritance and died before title passed or...

There is nothing in the facts to suggest grounds for a will contest. If the niece/nephew suspect that there could be forgery, undue influence, or...

Power of Attorney decisions

Is your mom capable of discussing her preferences? If so, part of the importance of a POA / Advance Health Care Directive is that the principal's...

My grandmother passed and my brother and I are the trustees to her estate. She hired an attorney as the executor of the estate.

You should consult with counsel. As trustee, you have rights. If you suspect this attorney is doing harm to the estate, then you not only have the...

My brother is claiming my father's updated trust is not valid and sold my father's house without authority. Now what?

I would definitely consult with a probate or estate planning attorney. As Ms. Holcombe stated above, tenants would not check. Also, the facts...

I am in Probate for my mother’s estate, is there anyway that I can file a hardship for child caregiver exemption ?

Hi there, I cannot specifically answer your question. But, here is a link to information from the CA Superior Court website regarding fee waivers:...

Father had a stroke, very iffy prognosis, did not make his will as far as I know, should I contact lawyers asap?[CA]

I am sorry to hear about your dad's health. Your father needs to set up an estate plan, with a trust. I see a few different issues here. So, I'd...

My father in law died and My wife is a trustee of the will.. is it up to her to sell one, some or all of the real estate?

As stated above by Ms. Peters - assuming the trust owns all of the property - it is the trustee who is in charge of administering the estate. She...