You might have a case. Generally, I'd say, if your description is correct, that your father was not a permitted trustee, so the sale of the...

The trustee has to comply with the terms of the trust but clearly can't do so it those terms are impossible. You've described a situation in which...

This question is probably outside the "probate" category and perhaps the category should be changed to "malpractice". That being said, it sounds...

Go to the California Department of Public Health website. On the website you'll find the form called the VS 24, which is an Affidavit to Amend...

I agree with attorney Stephen Gross. To be a valid amendment you'd need a signed document, by statute, or any method for a valid amendment set...

It depends on whose name the property is held and whether or not your mother had a will and what the documents states. If, for example, the home...

You need to hire an attorney. Based on the terms of trust you described (i.e. an irrevocable bypass trust) you will be required to account and...

You are correct...there are lots of red flags that might indicate some level of fraud or misappropriation has occurred. You are entitled to a...

As mentioned in the prior response, the fee for the attorney is generally based on a formula set forth in the Probate Code. You take the gross...

I'm assuming you are one of many beneficiaries, meaning you have a one or more siblings who are also entitled to an equal percentage of the trust. ...