My mom recently added a large account to her Trust, which she is the sole Trustee of. Can my sister be signed on co-owner.

The only way for your sister to be added on to this trust account, is for your mother to make her a primary co-trustee with your Mom.

How to find a copy of my grandmas will

This is always a difficult question. The Probate Code says that the "Custodian" of the original Will must submit it to the Superior Court in the...

I am a little confused. If you are serving as the Trustee, and being compensated as the Trustee, then that would be income and subject to income...

How to set up a trust fund? Do I have to transfer money first then create the trust fund?

I agree that you should meet with an elder law attorney. You would create the trust first, then fund it with whatever assets you want to put in...

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Can i still contest a trust on the 120th day?

Yes. I would make a statement and fax it and make sure you get an acknowledgement of receipt.

As a probate attorney are you more inclined to seek a real estate agent who is certified as a probate specialist?

Beth: Personally I think that the Certification will make you stand out and give you more marketing and networking ammunition. However, any real...

Is a Disclaimer of a Judgment Debtor's Inheritance (to Defeat Creditors ?) considered a Fraudulent Conveyance in California?

This is really not a Probate question, I am forwarding this to the Bankruptcy group.

My sister was signed onto a large account of my moms (350,000) This money was placed in a Trust for 4 kids. Can she inherit all

I think your Mom did the right thing. You sister cannot be added to the Trust account unless she is the Trustee, or a co-Trustee with your Mom. ...

Is a person who resides in a home left in trust responsible for paying the yearly taxes and home insurance?

You are correct. Unless the trust says differently, a life-estate beneficiary is responsible for paying property taxes and maintenance, in lieu of...

I am conservator of my 41 yr old daughter. I need to give my conservatorship up. There is no friend or family to step in.

In a case like this, you should contact the Public Guardian in your County, perhaps first contacting Adult Protective Services. if there are no...