Can I cash check and put in safe deposit or gift $14000 to family members? How soon can they gift back to me?

The terms of the power of attorney need to be reviewed. A power of attorney may or may not authorize the agent to make gifts or estate planning...

Should we transfer the car title right away? If so, how can we do this?

As attorney Smith explained, if your uncle didn't leave a will, his estate passes by intestate succession. More information is needed to...

If a bene in a special needs section of the Trust "Contests," how likely would a judge remove her as a beneficiary?

Generally "no contest" clause are construed very strictly. Based on the information given in your question, I think it is unlikely that a judge...

If a will or trust says that "we read and understand the above," but one parent did not read.

There are many factors involved in deciding whether to challenging a trust or a will, including the sufficiency of the evidence, the costs involved...

I'm Executor and Successor Trustee of my Mother's Will/Trust. She died after my father. I'm having problems w/stock transfer

Yes, the affidavit should be sufficient and a court-certified letter of appointment not be required. Is this a publicly traded stock? Transfer...

Need to file mother's Will with Santa Clara Co. Superior Court 30 day deadline date is Dec. 7. How can I get an extension

As custodian of the will, you still need to deliver the will to the clerk of the court within 30 days of learning of the death of the testator. ...

I BORROWED 65,000 FROM MY MOM WE HAD IT PUT IN MY DADS TRUST , I PUT MY RENTAL UP AND THE DEAL WAS SHE WOULD TAKE MY RENT CHECK

Facts have to be clarified. The trust and other documents need to be reviewed. Without more, it is impossible to discuss what rights you may have...

Do I need a lawyer practicing in Modesto to pursue an action to recover misappropriated trust funds?

It is likely that the appropriate court for action to recover funds stolen from the UTMA account would be the Stanislaus County Superior Court in...

There are specific requirements for the trustee to provide information and accountings to the beneficiaries of trust on the death of the settlor...

As trustee I'm nearly done distributing assets from estate; selling the house. Can a bene force me out if I'm a few months late?

I agree with Attorney Carrier - talk is cheap. Many beneficiaries don't understand that even without a probate, it requires time to administer a...