How can I find my Dads will

You can ask whoever has the will, probably your mother, for a copy of it. The original is supposed to be lodged with the probate court within...

I have a trust I just bought a new car with my granddaughter I didn’t have it put into my trust how do I put it into my trust?

You don't have to title the car in the name of the trust. But if you would like for your granddaughter to receive the car at your passing, the...

An amendment to a revocable trust makes a small change. A restatement completely replaces the old trust terms with the new trust terms, but keeps...

You can rescind your declination to act and seek to be appointed as the trustee. If the current trustee does not agree to allow you to be the...

Inheritance taxes and estate tax on joint tenancy for home purchase in California?

There probably will not be any estate tax issues with this home. However, when your parents pass away, you will need to file a parent-child...

How to file deed ?

Take a look at the deed where the four owners names are listed. If after their names it says "as joint tenants" then you can record an affidavit...

Fixed term irrevocable living trust, death of trustee after trust came to term but before property distributed, what happens?

A trust can only operate through a trustee. Look to see if the trust names a successor trustee. If there isn't a successor trustee named, then...

How long can a trustee withhold a property from a beneficiary of the trust?

Any power that the trustee has to withhold funds must be exercised reasonably. Remember, as trustee, you have fiduciary duties to act in the best...

How do we avoid probate and associated attorney and court fees in California?

The procedure to follow will depend on whether the mobile home is on land that your mother owned. In that case, a small estate affidavit won't...

Can my family sale are home when my father gave my power of attorney ?

Your father may still sell the home, even if you have a power of attorney, if he has the capacity to sell it. In other words, your power of...