Waiving an accounting is fairly typical of beneficiaries of an estate. It permits the Trustee (if a trust) or Personal Representative (if a will)...

No, you didn't make a mistake. That said, in the future, I would only provide the bank with a copy of what is known as the "Certification of...

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You can always disinherit a child (no one is entitled to an inheritance). Children only qualify for Social Security survivors benefits if they...

This is a heart-breaking situation, no doubt about it. The challenge you'll have is that your brother is the successor Trustee in a trust that...

First and foremost, thank you for being a good neighbor. If APS has intervened, then if the situation meets the criteria for abuse, neglect, or...

From what you're describing, your sister appears to have violated her obligation as Trustee of your father's trust. Under California law (where I...

It’s not clear to me what happened. Whose name is first? The son? Also, who is the “her” to whom you’re referring? The sister? Also, is...

Wha you’re thinking of us a Trusts and Estates (T&E) lawyer.

Husband and wife can always sever the joint tenancy and own the property as tenants in common (TIC), meaning that the wife's interest (probably...

Your probate attorney will help you transfer the real property into your name after the probate is closed. If you need an attorney in San...