Difference between a family trust and a living trust?

As implied by Ms. Santaella and Mr. Murillo, be aware that the name of a trust is not necessarily determinative of its actual nature. Often times...

It depends on the nature of the assets. If the out-of-California assets are real property, you do not need to count them toward the value of the...

As representative with Full Authority of my moms estate in Probate, what expense should I expect to pay after sale of her home

These questions are the exact reason that you need to retain an attorney to get you through the probate process. There are strict guidelines...

Divorce agreement and life insurance.

You've received a plethora of responses so far. I agree with Ms. James - your number one concern at this point is time. Once the funds are paid...

What can I do to compel the Executor to send me my share of the Note?

It sounds like your brother passed away before 2012 and, because you mention an executor, it sounds like he died with a will (rather than a trust)....

If my husband passed away at his sisters dos she have the right to keep me from seeing him or knowing when he dies or where they

I'm sorry about your situation. As a general rule, she has the right to refuse you entrance to her home, but not to refuse you contact with your...

What happens to my wife and I if we die in a foreign country?

Ms. James and Mr. Benton are correct. I would note also that it may depend on WHERE your assets are. If, for instance, you have property in...

Other than the parent/child and spousal transfers, does the assessor/tax collector allow any other exemptions on taxes owed?

The information is a bit unclear; I'm not sure how your mom "inherited" property from a friend (via the friend's will?), and I'm not sure what SFR...

What liability does a beneficiary have compared to the executor of a probate estate that has been closed?

The first question is whether or not the collecting party waited too long to make their demand for payment. *Generally* speaking, a creditor has...

How do I go about getting a property searched again for my missing dad?

This is tragic; I'm sorry for your loss. This is an unusual matter that I think might be better addressed by a criminal law attorney, so I'm going...