Estate value <$150K, no spouse, 4 adult children, no will. How do we get a letter from the court to represent the estate?

As the other attorneys have all advised you, an Affidavit/Declaration of Small Estate can be used to collect the assets. You and your siblings do...

I’m sorry for this painful time in you and your family’s lives. This is a very difficult situation that you are facing. As Attorneys Frederick and...

I have a special needs trust, my mom named my stepbrother as the trustee ....

Under the terms of your Special Needs Trust, you should be able replace your stepbrother with another trustee. The terms of your SNT would be...

Honestly how difficult is it to go thur probation yourself?

I am sorry for your loss. All the attorneys here have provided you with excellent advise. It can be difficult for someone to handle a Probate...

Would removing Mom's name from the house deed and living trust be sufficient to prevent Medi-Cal estate recovery?

I agree with James and Charles. You need to speak with an attorney who is well versed in this area of law. Please do not do anything until you have...

I am sorry for your loss. I agree with John and Charles. The Probate code provides that all taxes must be paid prior to distributions. However, if...

Under California Civil Code Sections 1916 and 1917, and subsections, as well as California case law, if the promissory note in favor of the trust...

Possible eviction

I am sorry for your loss. Attorney Schultz gives you good advice. I would also add that if your father had less than $150,000 in assets that could...

Can the person picked to take care of a irrevocable special needs trust ever borrow funds from that trust for personal bills?

I agree with the other attorneys. Although the terms of the trust are controling, it would be highly unusual, and likely a violation of trustee...

I agree with the other attorneys, Rose could sue Walter. However, as Attorney Goldsmith has advised, if you and your husband have homeowner’s or...