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Any suggestions on improving laws that protect the rights of beneficiaries in CA wills and trusts?
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Answered on October 28, 2017
I suggest that the law be changed so that you must be between the age of 18 and 85 years old to make a will or trust. That would eliminate a lot of...
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Emergence Injunction against the hospital?
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Answered on October 28, 2017
My practice is limited to trust and estate litigation which include your request. Which hospital and why are taking this action?
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I am successor trustee selling a condo in trust money going into trust escrow trying to deduct personal judgement against myself
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Answered on October 28, 2017
Judgments expire after 10 years unless renewed. You check to see if has expired.
Under what circumstances can an attorney charge more than the statutory fee for a probate case in California?
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Answered on October 26, 2017
No. That would be an illegal fee. Report him to the State Bar.
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Can husbands estate use DSUE
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Answered on June 10, 2014
You did not mention the value of the two estates. This is a complex tax question that requires more information to answer. You would be best served...
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Are there any new laws that came into effect pertaining to probate that will effect me if my son passed away on december 19 2013
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Answered on June 04, 2014
There are significant new laws that came into effect on January 2, 2014 with respect to Undue Influence and Elder Financial Abuse. If either of...
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Can i legally sign a contract to sell real property that i am not the sole heir and has not been in probate
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Answered on May 30, 2014
No you cannot legal transfer the title to this real property. No doubt a title officer or escrow agent will bring this to your attention as well.
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My mother and her brother bough a house together, since she has passed and did not leave anything in writing. What rights do I
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Answered on May 20, 2014
Verbal agreement respecting real property are generally void under the statute of frauds. However, it would appear that you have intestate rights...
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Do i need to hire a lawyer?
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Answered on April 23, 2014
Until the estate is ready to be closed and you receive your respective property distributions there is not much you can do to buy each other out of...
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My father passed. He has four pieces of property in his trust. He did not put his bank acct. in the trust. He had 4 children.
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Answered on March 14, 2013
You may need to file a petition to bring those omitted assets into the trust to be administered in accordance with the terms of the trust. If you...
