Under California law the presumption is that the money was a gift. You are going to need to prove that they were not gifts, but were a loan or an...

My mother passed 6-20-15 leaving my sister executor of estate. My sister and I were rotating staying and caring for

you need to talk to a probate attorney. Often a letter from the probate attorney is enough to get the probate or trust administration on track....

Can I renounce my part in my parents' living trust?

You will need to wait until you parents die before becoming a beneficiary. Much can happen before then. The house may be sold and your parents, or...

No California gift or estate tax. We got rid of that by constitutional amendment in the late 70's. No property tax increase because it is her...

You need an attorney in the jurisdiction where the trustee resides UNLESS the trust specifies a different location. The trust may specify...

As the other attorneys have said, you will have difficulty proving this. You need to gather together any writing you have that supports your claim...

How do my parents protect themselves & their other children?

You will need a Limited Conservatorship. That can be applied for a few months before she turns 18. That way there may be no gap between the end of...

Would like help in withdrawing an amount from my retirement annuity. Have the necessary documents ready to fill out

What type of annuity is it? Is it a 403(b)(7) account? That is the school district and non-profit employees version of a 401k without the matching...

My sister and I own trust land in joint tenancy. Can we create wills which designate ownership should we both pass away?

You need to find an estate planning attorney who knows about Indian Trust Land. Few estate planning attorneys will ever see Indian Trust Land in...

My husband inheritance was never given to myself and his three children..he is deases

You need a copy of the trust or will. Also talk to a probate attorney. If there is a probate, file a Request for Special Notice. The normal...