What will my relative need to do about her spouse, who died yesterday?

If I recall correctly, a person must survive the entire calendar month to be entitled to ANY of that month's SSI payment. There is no pro-rata...

Disbursement of property in a trust

The trustee is obligated by law to provide periodic accountings to the beneficiaries. If that is not being done and continues to be refused by the...

An irrevocable trust for the houses, most likely a Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT) could have some tax advantages, as well as asset...

Custodial parent legal guardianship definition

Taking a child to a prison to visit an inmate should be unacceptable. If you have "sole custody" then the prison is requiring the permission from...

Guardianship

The question is: Can he stop the process? It depends. Here in California, the court will look at "best interest of the child." The father's...

Revocable and irrevocable trust

This is a very common tale. Where money is involved, family members will turn on each other, and do things they would never believe they were...

What are my rights as an heir?

As stated earlier, it depends on the powers granted to the executor or trustee of the will or trust. I am not sure why an executor would insist...

What are my rights as an heir?

As stated earlier, it depends on the powers granted to the executor or trustee of the will or trust. I am not sure why an executor would insist...

Irrevocable Trust beneficiary

All beneficiaries of a trust are entitled to a copy of the trust pursuant to Probate Code Section 16061. If your adult children have not...

Trust language

A living trust will not give a trustee the power to place anyone into a care facility. If the individual is willing to be placed into the care...