Who is the legal heir to an estate in California?

I am so sorry for your loss. As Attorney James has advised you, since your father-in-law died without a will, your husband and his siblings...

Can I petition the state of California to probate my Dads trust because of a disagreement between Co trustees?

I am sorry for the loss of your father. As attorney Broiles advises you, Probate is the right court to file in but the action would not...

My grandmother is elderly and my mom is on her will who now has dementia and in a nursing home. When I called the company the

You are to be commended for trying to take good care of your grandmother and your mother. As I understand it, your mother is named as the executor...

Can a third party, not a beneficiary of a trust, request that the trustee be removed and a neutral person take over?

I am so sorry to hear about your situation. Generally, the answer is no, only interested parties, such as beneficiaries, have standing to bring...

What does a trust cost to set up?

You are to be commended for beginning the process for establishing a trust. An estate planning attorney's fees do vary, and as Attorney James...

You would only need an EIN if you (as the personal representative) are required to file an estate tax return. With many estate utilizing the...

Aged parents with MD diagnosis of severe dementia have living trust. Successor trustees trying to get a reverse mortgage.

I am sorry for your difficult situation. When the Trustors (sometimes called "Settlors") are living, it is not unusual for a bank or lender to...

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Can I still ask for an accounting? Do I have to sell? Pay Back Rent? Pay Maintenance Fees? Accept Reformation of Deed?

First, I am sorry for your loss. As I understand it, your mother’s trust was created in 1996 and it became irrevocable upon your mother’s death....

Congratulations on moving the probate along towards its conclusion. You are fortunate to have some siblings willing to help you with the process of...

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Has my brother acted illegally with my Special Needs Trust? Has there been a misappropriation of funds?

As I understand it, your mother had a trust, as well as a special needs trust (“SNT”) created for your benefit. Is that correct? Under the terms of...