You need to check with a Puerto Rican lawyer. It is a different country, and in many other countries, you cannot use a living trust - certainly...

What form do we need to petition pro-bate to show we are heirs of our deceased mom to collect her stock/share money . thank you

I'm sorry about your mother's death. If all of the property she owned was worth less than $100,000 AND your mother lived in California, then you...

What can I do?

As Mr. Fink said, as long as you don't add your husband's name to the property, he doesn't have any rights to it ... except, perhaps, if you die...

I live in California, have real property in Texas, California, and Washington state can I have a will prepared in Washington

Since you live in California, your will should be prepared in California. However, since you have property in 3 states, I strongly suggest that in...

It sounds like you need to talk to a good probate litigator to determine your rights. There are a number of excellent probate lawyers in Santa...

Do I use money from my now deceased mother's bank account to settle debts of her estate

I agree with Mr. Tigerman. But if your name is on the account as a co-owner, you might not have any obligation to pay your mother's debts. And if...

Can you request a probate judge for an interpretation if an amendment is valid or not

You need to file a petition with the probate court as soon as possible. You should contact an experienced probate litigator. There are several...

I am the survivor of a a/b trust created 20 or 30 years ago. The benef's are 3 children (adults now)

As a general rule it's relatively easy to change the trustee from one person to another. However, since you say the assets are "substantial", it...

This a question in the park city, UT area. If I'm part of my dad's living trust .

If your father lived in Utah, then you'll need to ask a Utah lawyer ... the laws are different in every state. In California you would definitely...

My brother is excutor of my fathers will. He and I are the only two named in the will.

You have the right to receive an "accounting" that lists all of the expenses. If the estate is closed relatively quickly (within a year to 18...