What is the statue of limitation to challenge a will or trust after death.

The statute of limitations for a true contest to a will or trust is different depending on whether it is a will or a trust. In a probate estate...

Can I sue someone for breach of trust even if I have not seen a copy of the trust? Or would that be unwise?

As the son you are absolutely entitled to a copy of the trust. If need be, you can file an action with the court to compel your sister to produce...

Is a co-trustee of an irrevocable trust breaking the trust laws, by having her husband do all her duties? He's not on the trust.

As other's have said, a trustee generally has the power to delegate certain duties. However, when the trustee's agent acts in a way that would...

Probate Question: his brother wants to sell the house, we dont!

I agree with the others. Since your husband and his brother are the only beneficiaries, it is somewhat like being tenants in common. Therefore,...

California Probate Law - What to do if Trustee has failed his fiduciary Duties ?

Under the California Probate Code there are provisions to compel a person to produce a will and there are means to protect and recover trust assets...

Why doen't the executor/power of attorney want to show the will.the assets or the trust to beneficiaries?

All wills are supposed to be lodged with the local court which puts them into the public record. If a probate estate is opened with the court, the...

Real Estate Refinancing

Do your escrow documents state that those debts were to be paid off? If so, it sounds like you were defrauded by the escrow company and you can...

A lot of it has to do with whether you are under a lease or have a month to month rental arrangement. In most cases, after the initial lease...