Do I need to fix my restated trust?

I agree with Attorney Tigerman. It is the content of the trust that is important. Additionally, the restated trust supersedes the prior trust....

What rights do I have, and or what can I do to protest, & stop her? I also cannot afford a lawyer.

I am sorry for your loss. Additional information is needed to fully answer your question. First,you use the term "executor", so do you mean that...

Is there a particular type of petition I need or special probate code for the court to provide a boilerplate SNT?

You can petition the court to establish a SNT. However, I would recommend that you consult with an attorney who has experience with special needs...

What kind of lawyer can I see to tell me if I have done anything wrong as a medi-cal recipient and if yes what to do about it

The best thing for you to do is to speak with an elder lawyer who has experience with public benefits. As a general rule, if the trust your mother...

Is it possible that a judge will order me to pay attorney fees if I have a fee waiver in place?

In trust litigation, if there are grounds and the judge orders it, you can be ordered to pay attorney's fees in a trust contest/removal. A fee...

Do I need an attorney to look at this letter before I or my grown children approve anything?

You should do both. You should definitely talk to your older siblings about the letter and the reasons for the proposed change. You, and your...

Can I set up a revocable living trust with a subtrust for my son, but appoint a bank as the trustee just of that subtrust?

Yes, it is possible. However, you should speak with the bank first to see if they are willing to handle such a trust. Banks' trust departments...

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California Conservatorship question: are dentists considered physicians for purposes of filling out capacity declaration?

Attorney Shields is correct. The capacity declaration must be filled out and signed under penalty of perjury by a medical doctor. Usually the...

If I petition the court as trustee, can I pay with trust funds?

The trust should contain provisions that grant the trustee to hire attorneys and/or seeking assistance from the Court. You, as trustee, should...

Do I file a motion to compel Accounting in the county where my grandmother passed or were the trust is being administered?

You should file your petition in the county where the principal administration of the trust is taking place (Probate Code Sec. 17005, see also...