My mother wants to give my sister and I $20,000.00 each from the sale of her home. What is the best way she can do this?

In addition to the answer above, the federal annual gifting limit is $13,000 annually to avoid gift tax ($1,000,000.00 aggregate over her...

I was married when my spouses mother died she intended me to be the second benificary to the trust in the event he died I am now

I am sorry to hear you are facing these issues. In California, inheritances are generally presumed to be the separate property of the spouse...

Question: Would a leasee have to give 30 days notice if they plan on not renewing thier lease?

If you used a form in California, many of them state that the lease term will continue month to month absent notification of intent to vacate. So,...

Can claims be attached to a property in this probate situation?

If there are liens against the property, they will have to be satisfied to clear title to the property before you take it back. These debts would...

Estate question involving Medi-cal--- complicated :)

Your question poses additional questions. What type of live estate documents did you sign? Is the home part of the trust? Who are the trustees? ...

In addition to the answer above, the answer to your question is "no." You do not record or file your revocable licing trust with the county of Los...

How much does estate planning cost?

It is not necessary to have the trust set up in the husbands name separately. Many married couples set up a Revocable Family Trust with the...

Is there anything I can do if I feel I was wrongfully terminated??

Write a letter stating that it was not a voluntary separation and that you were so upset that you did not carefully read the piece of paper and...

How do I found a good revokable trust lawyer if I don't know anyone in the area?

In addition to the answers above, call a few different people after reviewing their credentials. Chances are even on the telephone you will enjoy...

Company Lay Off's - Disperate Impact potential due to Age

You can file an administrative charge with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing and the EEOC alleging potential class claims and Age...