Tenant in Common on Vacant Lots (under $20k total). Other tenant is deceased. Cannot find relatives, etc.

If the value is truly that low, there may be an easier summary probate process to resolve this faster and easier than a full probate. See an...

In California, can the surviving settlor of a revocable living trust use the stepped up appreciation of assets held in the trust

This is a complex question dependent on the nature of the assets when they went into the trust. You should see a Trusts and Estates attorney to...

Q: Is the executor of his mother's estate required to show the will to those who have been purposely excluded from the will?

If the excluded people were intestate heirs...that is, people who would have received property if there was no trust, yes. In your case, mom’s...

What do we do with the will of a family member who has died in San Diego County?

Whether the estate needs a probate or would qualify for briefer alternative proceedings, the cousin named Executor should contact an experienced...

My dad got sick and was not able to come back from Mexico. He has a girlfriend and an adopted child. Who gets inheritance?

In CA, If your father had no will or trust that says otherwise, his natural and adopted children will share. See a Probate attorney in the County...

The trustee should not try to administer the trust with out an attorney to guide them. There are several things to be done, some of which they may...

I want to split my inheritance between my two kids, but not equally? my youngest should get 85% the oldest only 15%

Yes, you and your wife can do separate Trusts, though you would need to agree on allocation of property and fund them separately. The good news is...

That’s kind of scary. I agree with the attorney that recommended you call and show it to the,police. Also, Armed with that video, you almost...

How do we proceed?

There are two different parts to your question. As to Trustees, the trust may provide a way of determining the next trustee if you have run out of...

I'm interested in finding a lawyer to help me as a beneficiary of a trust.

Most Trust and Estates attorneys will represent either Trustees or beneficiaries. Avvo can help. Call any attorney on Avvo listed under Trusts in...