Does CA PROBATE 6454 only ever apply to intestate succession or can it be used with Trusts?

You are citing Probate Code section 6454, which concerns intestate succession rights. You should review 16061.7, which explains that beneficiaries...

Is it lawful for Trustee and Trustees attorney to interpret "children" to include stepchildren and make distributions?

As my colleagues have said, you must first review the terms of the trust to search for definitions. If the trust is silent, then read over Probate...

My father passed away almost 2 weeks ago, July 21st. Without a will. He was a widower. Now what legally?

There is an order of preference under Health and Safety Code section 7100 for disposition of the deceased's remains. You "outrank" your aunt, so...

How do I file a lien to get possession of a vehicle left on my property and the owner is deceased.

The DMV will allow an heir to execute a Certificate of Transfer Without Probate. Only one of the heirs need sign. I suggest that you have one of...

How to file a renunciation and disclaimer form?

I understand why you are concerned about the timing of filing the disclaimer. A disclaimer to be effective must be filed within a reasonable time...

It is not unusual for property to be sold during the probate process. For example, real property disclosures are limited because the administrator...

How do I file a lien against property?

The lien you are referring to is known as a "lis pendens", and may only be recorded against real property in connection with a current lawsuit. ...

HHow much time do you have to contest if you have been lie to?

Like some of my colleagues above, a little unclear by what "lied to" means. If your sister is serving and trustee and making material...

Instead of "executor", I think you mean "successor trustee". I am assuming that your brother and you will each receive 50% of the trust's assets,...

Divorce not finalized, estranged husband hospitalized for stroke. His daughter POA to financial and med decision. Complication?

The dissolution and preparation of the marital settlement agreement will be on hold during the hospitalization. You should consult your own...