Joint owned assets will pass to the surviving joint owner. However, there is always the problem of what happens if both spouses die simultaneously...

Am I entitled to anything?

No, in CA you are not entitled to inherit solely based on your status as a boyfriend/girlfriend. However, if your boyfriend has left a Will that...

Do trust and estate tax returns have to be filed? If yes, is this double taxation?

Following the death of a Grantor, most trusts will become irrevocable and trust fiduciary income tax returns would have to be filed (Form 1041) to...

What all does a notary do?

I am confused by your question. You indicate your mom left a "notary" that your sister signed. Are you saying your sister is a notary public who...

If my father passed away in california and i was not included in the will can i contest it

The answer to your question is "it depends." The law permits a person to leave their estate to whomever he or she chooses. There is no...

If my dad has a bank acct with my sister, can he leave half of the $ to me when he passes through a will or will it go to her.

If the account is a joint account, then it will automatically pass to the surviving joint account holder irrespective of your sister's Will.

My question is, is the new Living Trust legal?

The answer to your question is very fact specific. Whether or not the old living trust became irrevocable upon the incapacity of the Grantor(s)...

What will happen to the 50% of the house of the dead person ?

Joint tenancy is a form of co-ownership that features the right of survivorship. A surviving joint tenant automatically becomes the owner of...