How do we keep spouses from ownership in the family vacation spot?

I recommend that your mother set up a living trust with a special provision for the cabin. See an experienced trust lawyer to help you set it up. ...

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Once your parents are deceased, the trust becomes irrevocable and the successor trustee is required under the probate code to send you notice of...

I receive both Social Security Disability (SSDI) & private disability payments. Can these be garnished?

I agree with attorney Steingraber. Please note, however, that $60,000 in debt from a catastrophic medical situation is a major reason why we have...

How do I make sure my ex does not have any influence on the estate I leave behind for my minor child.

I agree with Attorney Bergman. Note, however, that if your child is a minor, it is very difficult to keep your ex from being the child's guardian....

$15,000 may or may not be reasonable depending on the size of the estate and what your brother had to do, also what the trust says about trustee...

What's the best way to transfer real estate to my brother?

What you propose would work bur could cause adverse tax consequences. Talk to California tax advisor before you do it.

Is filing two bankruptcies are federal crime? Please read bottom

There might be bankruptcy fraud going on. I suggest that you send a letter to the current bankruptcy trustee outlining the facts as you understand...

If you think fraud or elder abuse was involved, you can sue your sister.

How to modify A Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive that were part of a previously notarized Family Trust?

It would be best if you went to the attorney who drafted the documents (or a new one if you prefer) to prepare a new POA and Health Care Directive....

How do we file or report a violation of California Probate Code Sec. 16063 (regarding accountability) by a successor trustee?

You need to retain an attorney and file a lawsuit in the probate court for the county in which your mother resides against the miscreant successor...