What happens if the house is left out of the trust? What recourse does the family have when it appears intentional or reckless?

I suggest that you check with a probate attorney in the state of Washington to see if they have a probate code section similar to California...

Rough estimate to set up special needs trust?

Asking how much it costs to set up a special needs trust is like asking how much it costs to buy a car. Do you want a Yugo or a McLaren (or a...

Surviving spouse rights in CA

I'm sorry about your husband's death. If the estate is worth less than $150,000 California law says you can use a "Small Estates Affidavit" to...

How to transfer a loan in house awarded in probate?

Is your cousin trying to get a new loan? If not, she probably does not need to do anything except continue making payments on the mortgage ... if...

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My mother passed away 3 weeks ago without a will.My sister stepped up an appointed herself as executor of my moms estate.

I'm sorry about your mother's death. And if your mother died without a living trust in place, I am virtually certain that your sister is ***not***...

What form does a beneficiary use to request reimbursement from the executrix of her father's estate?

If your father's estate is in probate, you will need to file a "creditor's claim" (Judicial Council Form #DE-172). You have a very short period of...

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How to stop my husband from coercing my mom to sign over the deed to him??

Who is the "we" you are referring to? You and your mother? If your mother is over age 65, then your husband may be committing a crime (financial...

You need to retain your own attorney to assist you with this - preferably one who is familiar with both trust law and real estate law. Depending...

Whether you have any right to try to pay more for the property or not depends, in part, on whether the executor/personal representative has...

Can I rent my inherited house now?

Your mixing apples and oranges. A person is nominated to act as "executor" in a probate of a will; a person is nominated to act as a "trustee" in...