Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is only effective while the person granting the power is alive. It is invalid once the person dies. If the person that died...

If someone who has liens inherits a house, will a sale be forced on the house?

The house will not necessarily be sold, but the IRS and FTB can place a lien on your siblings interest. Then they could let the lien sit, or...

When co-executors disagree, how is the issue resolved? (California)

Your brother's purchases of food before your mother died will probably be considered gifts and he will not be entitled to compensation by the...

Selected as the best answer

What are the executor of a will's responsabilities?What are my legal rights if left gift of residence?

The original will needs to be filed with the county and a petition to probate needs to be filed. All assets and there disposition will have to be...

Will vs. living trust rights as an heir

Your brother would be trustee of the trust. An executor relates to a Will. You would be well advised to hire your own attorney to represent your...

Will and probate in CA

Start by determining what assets he had at his death, and how they were titled. Were they held in trust, joint tenancy, or did they have payable...

Is there a time limit on the administration of a trust e.g., Do I need a real estate attorney?

You are entitled to a copy of the trust. Make a demand for the trust in writing. You can also hire an attorney to represent your interests in the...

Replacing successor trustee with Co trustees

If you are seeking to replace a trustee, then you will have to file a petition with the probate court. You should seek the assistance of an...

You may be confusing executor and trustee. The trustee is the person responsible for the trust and the executor is related to the Will. They may...

An irrevocable trust is responsible for filing and paying its own taxes. Beneficiaries can be liable for taxes upon distribution of income. This...