You cannot pursue your claim against your brother in small claims court. You will need to file a petition in the Probate Court. Your brother has...

Will I be impacted by capital gains if I don’t sell now?

You should IMMEDIATELY consult with an estate planning attorney in your area. You MAY need to transfer the property back to your mother's trust so...

What your son has done is called financial elder abuse. There are very specific laws in place in California to address this kind of abuse. ...

The fact that your mother listed the property in her trust provides the basis to file what is commonly referred to as a Heggstad Petition. These...

If you created the trust (you stated you are the grantor - perhaps you meant settlor or trustor?) you should be able to amend your own trust. ...

I agree with the other attorneys who answered. I strongly urge you to consult an attorney about this because the process involved in taking an...

If you are trying to invalidate the marriage to avoid having your sister's husband having the legal status of surviving spouse or to otherwise...

Can I get a restraining order against my brother ?

You should consult with an attorney who regularly handles conservatorship matters or litigation involving elder law to get some specific advice. ...

Do I have rights to find out if it is true that my mom has it stipulated in her trust that I am not allowed to see her and why??

If your mother doesn't want to see you, she should be able to tell you this herself. You can ask for the local Adult Protection Agency to do a...

How long does a trustee have to act and distribute assets to beneficiaries? And can the trustee be sued for taking too long/?

I couldn't agree more about the need to get experienced trust litigation counsel in your corner immediately. Trustees have rights and obligations...