How can I get the death benefits of my mothers annuity if the beneficiary is also deceased.

You have received good advice from the preceding attorneys who have responded. Unless you have a copy of the annuity documents that contain the...

I agree with the prior answering attorney. This case is very fact specific: did your father have a trust and was the house in it?, did your father...

Creditor estate

Without knowing more, I can only advise that sometimes it is better to take the tax write-off on uncollectible debts than throw money at collection...

Probate California

I concur with the advice given by the other attorneys. As further information on your next steps if you want to file an objection, you have the...

How can beneficiaries request that one of the co-trustee's be relieved of her responsibilities as co-trustee?

You, as a beneficiary, have the right to request an accounting from the co-trustee and an explanation of the activities relating to the trust. If...

Calif Probate creditors claim

An executor or administrator of an estate in probate has a set time to accept or reject a claim filed with the Court and served on the...

Probate Court Orange county Calif

A letter to the Court objecting to a distribution would be considered an improper (ex parte) communication with the court. You have two options:...

Does a non-professional trustee get paid a trustee fee for each year of the trust?

There are a number of ways a non professional can be compensated for their services to the trust. If the trust specifies that the trustee is to...

Trust calif

If your aunt's home was in the trust and she was the trustee and the trust document permitted her to encumber (mortgage) the property of the trust,...

Is a trustee allowed to borrow money from the trust to pay his personal financial issues?

The answer to your question will depend on the wording of the trust. The basics of a special needs trust are that the beneficiary (you) can have...