How can I get an answer from the executor (my sister) of my mother's estate as to when or if the last payout will happen?

Yes you need a lawyer. There are several questions a lawyer would ask you before giving you advice.

My mom has died and my sister has taken all. How do I get a copy of the trust agreement my mom had? Will I need probate?

Not enough information. When did you mom die? Did you sister give you written formal notice of the trust? You should talk to an attorney.

In CA, is there really a 30 day deadline from the date of a person's passing to submit the will to probate?

Probate code 8200 requires that the will be admitted to probate or lodged with the court within 30 days of the time the custodian of the Will has...

Does having an asset protection trust protect someone from paying on a civil judgement?

It depends on the asset protection trust. Most "asset Protection" trusts do NOT protect assets. You are entitled to discovery re the judgement,...

I have a judgment for $35,000. Plaintiff is a printing company in LA, still in business and doing good. Your collection cost ?

I agree with the first answer. Will your present attorney sign a release of all claims? This is a public forum, you shoud contact attorneys...

What does this mean? I was NEVER served it is for a debt collection

It means that the law firm prosecuting the laws suit has filed a proof of service indicating that you DID get served and that you have failed to...

Our home was transferred into our trust. How do we make sure it is held as community property and we get the full step up basis?

As to the step up; unfortunately the IRS will look at the manner you held the property when you transferred into your trust. It is my practice to...

I 'm trying to collect on a judgement. The debtor is unemployed. Can I garnish his wife's wages or go after her accounts?

Your remedy is to challenge the transfer of assets to the wife under Fraudulent Transfer Act, California Civil code 3439 et seq IF the debtor made...

How can you determine who is a bad \ good attorney for CH-7 without any experience ?

Cost, you get what you pay for so know what you are getting. Unfortunately, you probably will not know what to expect from a Bankruptcy...

Part true, part crap. The true part is that your power of attorney is not effective after your husband died. The crappy part is the storage...