Should I include my upside down house in my living trust?

Generally, in California, it is advisable to place your real property into your trust. In California, where the trust has been correctly drafted...

The checking account in your and your father’s names appears to held in joint tenancy. Under California Probate Code Section 5203 (a) (1), if the...

OPENING BRIEF??? not filed in time - is there ANYTHING i can do????

I agree that you need to file your brief without further delay if the court has not already taken action to dismiss the appeal. If the court has...

Power of Attorney

You have not said whether your aunt’s daughter (your cousin) is an adult or a minor child but based upon your post, I am presuming that your cousin...

How do you find out about a living trust of a person that has passed away?

As I understand this situation, your elderly client’s brother is being investigated for financial elder abuse committed against your client. It is...

I bought property 8 years before marriage. Can I split its value between my husband and brother in a trust?

Since you purchased the home prior to your marriage with your own funds, the home will be your separate property. This is also true for any assets...

What is timeframe for answering suit in CA before default judgement entered?

From the information contained in your question, I am not able to determine what county in California this action is pending. You should obtain a...

Unlawful Conveyance from Trust to LLC?

The actions of the trustee and the involvement of the beneficiaries in the LLC could well be problematic. Under Probate Code Section 16060, the...

Do I need an estate attorney?

From your post, I am presuming that your father’s will does not contain any mention of you. If this is the case, you may also have a claim to your...

Ms. Koslyn is correct. I would add that in addition to your witness fee, you may also be entitled to reimbursement for mileage under Evidence Code...