A agree with Mr. Bergman. Unlike a Will which requires an original to enter into Court to open a probate, a copy of a Living Trust is as good as...

I'm sole heir and trustee to living trust of my father's. He passed in 12/2011. What taxes do I pay& can I deduct expenses.

I agree with the other attorneys, but will add some comments. You need to do a final income tax return for your father, so the IRS will not be...

Would like the name of a lawyer who does real estate and trust at the same time?

You do not need a real estate attorney. Your question is for a qualified estate planning attorney. I would be pleased to help you, but I might...

When given equal power of attorney can one person make decisions over the healthcare directive without the other?

I agree with the attorney's answer above. If the Directive says that they can act separately, then they can. If the Directive is silent, or says...

If you formed your company on Jan 2, 2013 when do you have to pay the FTB in California.

When you form a company in California, you have 90 days from the date of formation to pay the $800 to the FTB. You are late now, so I would do...

Will all 3 children be treated equally and recieve there equal 3rd of mwhat I leave them when I die

While I don't disagree with the other attorneys, I don't see that your questions was fully answered. If you are creating a living trust, it is...

At what point do we need a lawyer?

If the brother refuses to sell, I am afraid your mother would have to resort to petitioning the Court in a "Partition of Real Property". This...

Charitable Remainder Unitrust

I agree with the previous attorney. It is possible that upon the death of your grandfather, there is a contingent beneficiary who is not the...

In California, a person can have the capacity to sign legal documents even with a diagnosis of Dementia or Alzheimers. The issue is whether that...

Can you get in trouble for taking offered money from an elderly person of a sound mind?

I share the other attorneys opinion, but would like to add some comments. It is your foster mom's money, and if she has the capacity and not...