My mom passed away this year. No named benificiary on her life insurance. Who gets the benefits on a life insurance?

I agree with attorney Fauerbach. You have some community/separate property issues here. Property distribution also depends on whether you Mother...

Does the Trust law of California or the Trust language prevail?

I am of the opinion that the trust document prevails.

do i have to pay moms unsecured credit card debt?

You can probably settle up on this debt for less than the amount owed. It is a hassle to sue the estate and your mom's trust. Most credit card...

As your brother would have been an heir if your father had died intestate (i.e. without a will or trust) the California probate code sec 16061.7...

Filing bankruptcy during a divorce?

Bankruptcy may be a solution, but you probably won't be able to refinance the house for at least two years after your case is discharged. The...

How would you bring suite when there are is a no contest clause?

You can sue the trustee for self dealing and breach of fiduciary duty. These suits can be tricky. Get yourself a very good probate litigation...

First get copy of the power of attorney to see if it gave the stepmother the power to amend or revoke the trust. If it does, you still have a...

As a beneficiary on my parents trust fund my step dad who is trustee is still alive if I needed to borrow lets say 10000$ how do

If stepdad as trustee is OK with it, you give a Promissory note setting forth how much you are borrowing and the terms of repayment and he gives...

Lost a civil case in federal court and the plaintiff got a judgment against for $8 million it was recored as a fraud judgment?

Judgments can be registered for ten years in California and renewed for another ten. Time to consider foreign resistance.

Credit counseling companies don't have a contract with the creditor, you do, and the creditor can sue you if you don't pay them. Many credit...