I am a living spouse of my deceased wife. We got married in California but due to personal differences I went back to Pakistan?

I agree with Attorney Armstrong. But you should definitely have an attorney represent you at this point. Don't go it yourself in probate court,...

Can a car accident settlement check be made in to my girlfriends name instead of mine? If I’m only once on the car accident

No. But consult with an estate planning attorney regarding a special needs trust may be appropriate for you.

You do not need to file the trust with the Court for it to be valid. However, if there are assets titled in the decedent’s name (as opposed to the...

If a trust doesn't have a trustee only a beneficiary, does the beneficiary become a trustee after the death of a grantor?

I agree with my colleague, Mr. Hudack. Review the language of the trust agreement with an attorney. It is possible the beneficiaries can agree on...

How does a family trust work when my father had one done and niece took Mom to change it before stroke

Those are some red flags (which are common themes in deathbed amendments). Have a local trust & estate litigator review all the facts, documents...

Can I get a loan using my parent's irrevocable trust?

While it depends on the language of the trust agreement, it is unlikely that you would be able to pledge your expected inheritance (assuming that...

Does CA allow for quitclaim deeds transferring title from husband to husband and wife as joint tenants?

He could execute a TOD deed or a quitclaim deed, but as my colleagues rightly noted, a trust is likely an infinitely better solution for both of...

How can I stop my sister from creating a retroactive contract for her son?

There are a couple of red flags in that fact pattern. Consult with a local trust & estate litigator asap.

How will I be affected as a beneficiary if I agree to change trustee from special power to general power of appointment?

Yes, there are implications for changing the trustee's powers from special power of appointment to general powers of appointment. The depth and...

I agree with my colleagues. The settlement funds belong to your mother's estate. But if her gross estate is under $150,000 (including that...