It means that the parties don't have to show up, unless of course they are contesting something. You can show up and contest the will. Make sure...

Just got my e-mail and we did or have an attorney about 3 of them on this estate of 8 years.Theres something fishing going .

You can hire an attorney for the sole purpose of reviewing this matter and making recommendations. It shouldn't cost too much. Take him or her a...

Can a lawyer hold money in a trust without being hired ??

Since you gave him the money, I don't understand why he can't simply give it back to you. Try contacting the State Bar. Maybe they can help with...

I heard a certified financial planner say if you had a winning lotto ticket, you should put it in a " blind " or "blend trust.

That sounds like horrible advice. While I am not a "Lotto Attorney," common sense dictates that you redeem the ticket and collect the money. Now...

If we own two homes and they are vested under our Living Trust, how would this effect our filing bankruptcy?

I get this question all the time. A revocable living trust does not protect your (trust) assets from creditors. Consider consulting with a...

Can payable on death CD be added to the trust after the owner has died and there are beneficiaries listed?

So Mom owned a CD with a POD designation, and passed away. It seems simple. The CD goes to the person Mom listed as the POD beneficiary. That...

Can a property under corporation be under trust?

Lets see Trust owns Corporation and Corporation owns Property. Now trustee of the Trust wants to sell Property, but trustee's kids filed a lawsuit...

Can i sue father for using my mutual funds when i was a child?

Was your father the conservator of your estate? Assuming the funds were yours, what was the source? If your father had owed you fiduciary duties,...

My father just died. no will and no trust. my mom is still alive. I am not sure what i need to do.

The house should go to your mother by operation of law. She needs to file an affidavit of death of joint tenant. Since her name is on the...

My attorney's CPA spent my entire trust funding his startup, who do I call?

You should seek independent review. Meaning find another attorney, outside the circle of your present attorney and CPA, to review the work done by...