The answer completely depends on the exact terms of your and your husband's trust. Based on your description, I'll assume this is what's known as...

You need to speak to a probate attorney. The form you mentioned, DE-111, is the Petition for Probate which requests the court to open the probate...

The basic rule is that if the paperwork isn't signed by James, it's meaningless. However, don't necessarily get caught up on the notary. For...

The power of attorney for each grandparent is irrelevant after the death of both grandparents as the documents are invalid upon death. On the...

A trustee does have a duty to safeguard assets, but that's really a "facts and circumstances" test. So, for example, if the decedent kept some...

It doesn't look good, but I'd at least obtain the deed which transferred the property to the "new buyer". It sounds like you are very unsure on...

It's not clear from your description as the decedent's "domestic partner" if that means you are a "registered domestic partner" or not. If you...

Yes. The fiduciary of an estate (trustee or executor depending on the context) has an obligation to keep the beneficiaries informed and comply...

Can you edit your post to explain a few things? 1. Who is the trustor/grantor (i.e. the person who signed the trust as the creator) of the...

What you posted is unclear and even contradictory, but I'm going to take a guess about the real issue. You mentioned a trustee, so I'm assuming...