Could a beneficiary ask a lawyer for a copy of the trust documents?

Under California law, a beneficiary of an irrevocable trust has the absolute right to receive a copy of the trust. She should make a written...

Mr. Fromm is correct. Your friend should consult with an experienced probate attorney to determine to whom the estate assets will pass. She...

If sister has POA 5 months prior to dads death & there is no will, does she need to have accounting of how his funds were spent?

Under California law, based on the facts you stated you have the right to demand an accounting. I suggest you consult an attorney experienced in...

To add to what counsel have stated, an executor who is merely nominated in the will does not have the power to commence an action against the...

Question re probate appraisal and final distribution

I concur with Mr. Mori on all counts and would add that section 8906 of the Probate Code requires an objection to an inventory to be filed "before...

Trustee misconduct help

I agree with Ms. Tsang and would add that you may request financial information to support the accounting, such as cancelled checks, receipts, etc....

As the father of a deceased son, is his mother and I the first in line for the remains

I am sorry for your loss. The right to control the disposition of one's remains is a creature of state law. If he was a California residen,t and...

Brothers are trying to take everything! what exactly do I need to do! please help

To add to Mr. Foley's comments, assuming the Oklahoma probate is closed, it still may be possible to ask the court there to set aside its orders...

I RECEIVED MY DAD'S POD ACCTS. 2 CD'S AND HIS CHECKING ACCT. MY SIBLINGS ARE TRYING TO FREEZE MY BANK ACCTS HE WAS OF SOUND MIND

To add to what the attorneys have said, an argument that could be made by your siblings is that your father merely added you to the accounts "for...

Supplemental needs trust agreement states that a court must be notified of it's creation no court was notified is it valid?

To add to Ms. Akin's comments, you should contact an attorney in your state as each state may have different procedures with respect to the created...