Who is responsible for the selection of a trust's successor trustee?

The trust document should contain instruction regarding the occurrence of such events. In most trusts, there are specific provisions that deal with...

How can we sell a manufatured home in probate in lakeside, CA

I agree with Ms. James. The Executor/estate attorney will need to prepare a Notice of Proposed Action. Usually this notice is done when an offer...

Schedule A not included in copy of Trust?

A beneficiary is entitle to a copy of "the terms of the trust" under Probate Code 16061.7. This is generally interpreted to mean all parts of the...

Is The County Welfare Department Qualified To Say My Mom Is "Mentally Incompetant" Because She Is Over Age 65

I agree with Attorneys Shields and Elder. The county welfare department cannot unilaterally determine your mother's mental capacity and they...

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I have asked the trustee or executor of the terminated (Dad died) living trust for a copy and haven't gotten the complete one.

I am sorry for the lost of both your parents. I agree with Attorney Mandel. You are absolutely entitled to a copy of the trust under Probate...

How long in the state of California does it take for a court to approve the petition for approval of accounting of an estate?

I agree with Attorney James. However, the time involved is also dependent upon the county in which the case has been filed. If your case is located...

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Family Trust and Special Needs Trusts

If your family trust is revocable (most are) then you do not need an EIN while the grantor or grantors (the one/ones that created/established the...

My Mother is 85 years old. She has a life estate in a small commercial building. the remainder man doesn't

Ordinarily a life estate in real property is created under a will, trust or a deed rather than by the bylaws or other corporate document. This is...

I agree with Attorney Santaella. It would be better for the beneficiary to execute a limited power of attorney in favor of you as her...

Intestate Succession of Step-Son?

I agree with Attorneys Tigerman and James. I would add, however, that in some instances where someone has died without a will, stepchildren are...

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