If the home was inherited by your husband unless there was a change it is his separate property If he dies intestate and there is more than one...

This is within the scope of my practice. I am an attorney (also licensed as a CPA) with my office in Newport Beach, Orange County. A large part...

You don't say whether your brother will be administering the trust in California. In general, if he is named as trustee he remains as trustee...

You need to write a will (subject to probate) or create a trust (not subject to probate) Do you plan on giving your wealth to charity? Then a...

I live in Colorado and my oldest brother passed away in California his estate I am wondering about probate

First, my condolences on the passing of your brother. Second, it is not a simple question. If, in fact, there is no will, and if you are the...

Calif Probate Question-- Who values property @ end of the "Accounting period" It's been appraised by "probate referee" already

How long has it been since you have filed an accounting? Usually reappraisal is required if it has been more than a year. The end of the...

The grantor has passed away. The successor trustee is in ailing health. How is a new successor trustee named/appointed?

Is the successor trustee willing to resign in favor of a successor? You need to review the trust documents to determine what the instructions of...

When do you transfer real property during probate in Calif. Does it occur before you go to court for the final distribution.

You are correct. You wait for a signed order for distribution. Since you put the legal description of the property in the order, many attorneys...

If i signed off as co trustee does that mean I signed off as executor as well? The paper I signed only mentioned trustee

I don't know what it is you signed off on.... a co-trustee is not an executor. Executors are appointed by the court. What is supposed to go...

Trust for my Mom.

First question: Is your mother competent to sign estate planning documents? Second question: Is she willing to meet in OC with the...