Is it possible for a trustee to change the will and/or revocable trust he is in charge of? The testator is not doing well and is

If you have actual knowledge of a Trustee making changes to a will or trust of an elder (over 65) who you believe is incapacitated, you may report...

I suggest you be proactive (hopefully with the assistance of an attorney). Call APS and arrange a meeting with an investigator. Show them proof of...

If a trust is drafted in one state and signed in another, is it valid?

Your situation raises many questions as explained by the prior answering attorneys. California law provides that the place from which a trust is...

Do I need to go through CA probate courts to recover my TX property which is currently titled under me and my deceased husband?

California Courts do not have jurisdiction over real property (real estate) located outside California. I agree with the other answering attorneys...

Living Trust or Will for my Mother when property is involved?

Any California attorney will ask whether your mother is mentally competent and will have to meet with her independently to determine her...

My dad passed and left a deed dated 2009

Attorney Daymude and James gave you sound advice. I would add that if the deed was properly executed and notarized and a Quit Claim deed was...

What is the name of the form to file for guardianship of my childs estate in California? Can it be done without an attorney?

I need some additional information to accurately answer your question but let me make some assumptions and give you an answer that may help. I...

Trust Asset was placed in Trust after Aunt's death in 1994. Successor Trustee did not have the property appraised.

The Orange County Superior Court, Probate Department has a list of approved Probate Referees. A Probate Referee is an appraiser trusted by the...

What is the Los Angeles Probate Court looking for in a required supplement?

From the information you give the court is looking for a written authentication signed by a witness who was present when the will was signed.

A friend gave me a hand written will dated and signed stating his car was to go to me when he leaves this world.

A holographic will (handwritten,dated and signed by your friend) is valid in California. However, if the daughter comes forward with a later will...