Initially I question if it is a true irrevocable trust, which is rare; most homeowners use a revocable trust for their home. But if the trust is...

As an heir or beneficiary, you are not required to waive the accounting; the requirement of the accounting is to provide full and transparent...

How can I find a (lost) will that had been prepared by an attorney (unknown) is any record kept anywhere by the attorney.

Unlike some states, California does not maintain a statewide registry for wills. So you will need to become an investigator. Question everyone in...

I have some insurance checks made payable for my deceased father who passed away 9/1/19? advice on probate avoidance

Sorry to hear about your father's passing. The property held in joint tenancy is not part of your father's estate and probate is not necessary;...

I’ve also been evicted from the building

Sounds like you are having some troubles, but it is not clear, what is your question exactly?

Do I have to just settle with living with roaches being my landlord can’t fix the problem ?

This is one where both landlord and tenant can work together to solve the problem. Landlord has to make a reasonable effort to spray for roaches. ...

Question not answer so let me rephrase. Can I sell my interest as a remainderman without the consent of the other remainderman?

You can, although you may have trouble finding a buyer. What you are describing as a life estate is a vesting of title "to ex-wife for her life,...

You may use a standard form grant deed or quitclaim deed to transfer title from yourselves, as individuals, to yourselves as trustees of your...

Can a Executor?

Assuming there is an open probate administration, an executor may petition the court for a partial distribution to beneficiaries. This can occur...

In California, a contractor must be licensed for any services over $500. An unlicensed handyman has no legal right to file a mechanic's lien, and...