Based upon the limited facts provided, your brother may very well be in breach of his fiduciary duties as Trustee of the estate. You would be well...

I completely agree with the other attorneys' answers. I will only add, in response to your third question, that assuming your stepmom is acting in...

It seems critically important, given the circumstances you've laid out, that you do some estate planning for the protection of your young son, and...

I agree with the answers provided, and would only add that any fees being paid to the Personal Representative, referred to as Statutory fees, will...

For a premarital agreement to be enforceable in CA, do both parties need legal counsel?

I certainly agree with the other attorneys' responses. Consider this: When both parties to a Premarital Agreement have independent counsel, it...

In trust it is 50/50 if offering to buy half the car does the trustee have right to sell it to someone else behind your back?

I also agree that the trust's terms will give some guidance as to the trustee's authority, etc. I would just add, however, that if you can provide...

What is the difference between a quit claim form for a home and gifting a home to children within the will and testament?

There is more to this that must be considered. First, with regard to your father placing the home into a revocable living trust which names you...