How can my dad do this without my sister contesting the trust?

If you father still has presence of mind, then all he needs to do is to amend the trust to meet his wishes. If he doesn't, then you have problems....

Who is responsible for initiating resolution of those sections; filing the RFO? What would be the proper course of action?

An MSA that leaves jurisdiction open is just that. It isn't losely worded. Any actions would need to be initiated by either of the parties, not...

Since this family friend is not an attorney, is it legal for him to send the MSA without knowledge or consent?

You ask the wrong question. You should be asking what do I do next. File your response with the court, Then prepare and send to him your...

Am I really divorced?

On line searching isn't reliable all of the time. The best way is to go to the clerk of the county where the divorce judgment was issued and get a...

When the lawyer petitions the court for distribution to rightful heirs how long is the waiting process to disbursement of funds

As soon as the order for distribution is signed, then the administrator/executor can disburse funds/assets of the estate.

The court address and its case number is all that is needed. When it arrives at the court, itt will be filed and noted in the case file.

Is this the fact in California, that I have to disclose all my earnings to my current husband, that I am trying to divorce?

You must disclose your income to the other party. An I&E FL150 requires you to attach your 3 most recent pay stubs or a full disclsoure of a P&L...

Is a direct deposit account suppose to be disclosed in a divorce? My ex listed a cheking and savings account with 2 different

ALL account must be disclosed. ALL assets and liabilities must be disclosed regardless of whether they are community or separate property. To...

Since i married a man in 1994 and he was already married and his divorce was not final from first wife, Is our marriage legal?

You will need to get this second marriage voided. Yes this second marriage was "illegal". You also have community property rights in this...

My wife filed for seperation in 2014 and still hasn't asked for court date. Since there are specific court orders restraining us

Yes you can take charge to get this done. Have you filed your response to the legal separation? Have you filed your necessary documents like...