Unfortunately, you will most likely have to pay out of pocket in the beginning, but you can ask the court for reimbursement of legal fees from your...

Trust question and who is legally suppose to be at the reading of the Trust. If someone other than the beneficiaries are there

I'm sorry for your loss. Regarding this family event, there is no need for a formal "reading" of the trust. As far as who can attend, who can...

After being appointed as executrix, do I need the attorney anymore from that point? I don't right?

The attorney is not primarily there to help you file paperwork. There are books you could have used to help you obtain your position as executor of...

Is there a way to reject or release obligation to an inheritance?

No-one is forced to accept a gift. A beneficiary can sign a written 'disclaimer' of the bequest. What they can't do is direct where it is to go if...

The attorney who drafted the trust is not responsible for creating an accounting. I suggest you (1) ask a local trust attorney for a free...

What should I do about the 2 corporations my husband had when he died?

I'm sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Hopefully he kept up the formalities on those corporations so that any liabilities won't pass through...

On a legal document can i use my madein name or do i have to use my married name

When signing the document you should use the name used in the document - for example, if you were transferring a house from yourself to someone...

My father passed away had a living trust in which I was trustee. what's my next step? He was widowed and I am his only son.

Depending on the size of the trust (and assuming there isn't any litigation that needs to be handled, for example a wrongful death claim), you...

Im a beneficiuary in a trust and i think do i need a trust lawyer or a probate lawyer? or ??

Whether or not you should receive the same amount as the other beneficiaries as part of an initial distribution depends on the trust document. If...

My mother passed away February 14, 2011. How long do I have to sell her house in California to avoide any tax.

It's not an issue of the date of sale. The estate will pay taxes on any capital gain, reflecting the basis given to the property. If you are acting...