Who has POA over my father?

If you have copies of all the POAs, take them to an attorney and have them evaluated to see which one controls. There are often terms in the POA...

How does a financial institution verify our married AB living trust made in California in 2004 is valid as is.

If you have a certificate of trust, also called a certification of trust, that should answer their questions. I've also seen many instances of...

I don't quite understand how the commissioner found for your es unless your ex produced proof. Couldn't you show your bank records to prove you...

If you are the Trustee of the trust, you can always seek counsel from another attorney to assist you with the administration of your mother's...

How can I obtain a copy of a trust in Ca?

As a beneficiary you can compel the trustee to provide you with a copy of the trust. I assume you have asked your mother for a copy and she must...

Why don't all parties have a say so to who is the executor when there was no will?

Wills generally nominate an executor and the courts generally follow the decedent's wishes unless good reason is presented to the court not to...

My understanding about settlement payments from insurance companies when an attorney is involved is that the checks are made payable to both the...

Why do I have to have a small estate affidavit to get to my mothers accounts?

I agree with Gerald and Andrew and add that you can tell by the name on the bank statement whether or not the account is in the trust or not. If it...

It is possible to make a handwritten will but there are other ways to pass property on your death that avoid probate without having to write a will...

I agree with William and would add that the tax attorneys and Enrolled Agents can negotiate with the IRS and often can reduce the lien amount. ...