You are to be commended for considering your options for estate planning. A discretionary trust is an estate planning tool that is effective in...

How can I get a death certificate on my x wife

You can obtain a copy of the death certificate from the County where your former wife passed away. However, only authorized persons are entitled to...

Is a living trust valid even though it's been amended several times?

I am presuming that the Trustor (the individual who established the trust) is deceased. Is that correct? Do you mean that you are named as the...

I had inheritance from my fathers passing. I had to use these funds to sustain the joint house we own so we would not lose it.

More facts are needed to respond to your question. Who are you asking to repay you? Was this house part of the estate? Do you mean that there...

Our son is a seventeen years old, who is severely autistic. My wife works for ihss to take his care. Do we need conservative.?

You may need some type of Conservatorship once your son is 18 years old. One possibility is a Limited Conservatorship, particularly if you are...

With a 250,000 estate in ca. should I hire a probate attorney or just let the state handle it..

I agree with the other attorneys here. You should hire an attorney to Probate the estate. Probating through the Public Administrator's office is...

I have a disabled son who will be 18 soon. He has an ID (IQ 60)..Can I do a POA instead of a conservatorship?

Attorney James is correct. Because of his lack disability, your son does not have the requisite capacity to execute a power of attorney. It does...

My mother's doctor has lodged a complaint with social services. Would I be better off having an attorney when interviewed?

From your post, it sounds like the doctor overreacted here. I also find it odd that the doctor would call Social Services rather than security or...

How to determine probate asset vs trust asset

As Attorneys Symons and Fargione have advised you, your situation with your father's trust is very fact dependent. Fortunately, however, it is not...

My Mon passed away unexpectably and left no will nor executor, I have 5 brothers but one of youngest

I am sorry for your situation and for your loss. The other attorneys here have provided you with excellent advice. You should consider filing a...