The executor of my probate filed suit and paid the cost from an adjoining trust is this proper?

I would need to know much more information and detail to properly answer. On the surface, a Probate Estate and a Trust Estate are different, and...

How much does a probate lawyers and a Administrator get paid exactly on a $525,000 estate in California? I don't understand.

I came up with something different. 4% of $100k = $4,000; 3% of $100k = $3,000; 2% of remaining $325, ($525K-$200K) = $6,500. Total fees $13,500....

What kind?

Its time you see a Trust Attorney with experience in litigation. It sounds like she is breaching all sorts of fiduciary duties that she owes to...

Do people at AVVO know what "Medical Estate Recovery" is?

I assume there are many on AVVO that are Elder Law Attorneys who are very familiar with Medi-Cal Eligibility and Recovery. I would need to know...

Is it necessary to file the will with the court? I am not planning to go through probate proceedings.

Christine James is correct. You file the original Will for safekeeping with the Superior Court in the County where the Decedent died.

What they want you to sign is not unreasonable. If the accounting looks right to you, then avoiding an expensive detailed accounting by accepting...

What rights do i have if any?

I am sorry for the situation, I think you should contact a family law attorney for counsel. However, I can pass on a couple of comments. I do not...

Is this Elder Abuse?

I agree that the first step ought to be calling APS as soon as possible. I would follow that up and have her revoke the Power of Attorney and...

If I own an apartment building, Id like the pros/cons to having it as an LLC. Also what I could expect to have to title docs etc

I would need more information. For example, will you be the sole owner, or is there multiple members? Generally, an LLC is a good idea from...

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What do I need to prove that she is spending all the trust money in favoring one beneficiary of the other

I am assuming that your Aunt is the Successor Trustee of a Trust, and that the Trust owned the bank account and other assets. If you are an heir,...