My friend is 75 with no heirs. everything will go to charity. she has a handwritten will,how do i proceed

Although a completely handwritten will is valid in California, you will most likely need assistance after your friend's death. If she has more...

What needs to be done to change an irrevocable family trust created in California. What court action would need to be filed?

You would need to petition the court for modification of the trust under probate code section 15400 et seq. If the trust is irrevocable, it...

Estate planning in CA making my sister the primary beneficiary

Without more information it is difficult to say for certain, but your sister would probably be liable for your debts up to the value of the...

What is the resonable % amount to be paid to trustee in California , for a trust?

Banks generally charge a minimum of $5,000 per year. If the trust is worth more than $500,000 then they charge approximately 1% of the value of...

How do I correct the false information and altered documents filed by the attorney in probate?

If you are the spouse and sole beneficiary, you can avoid the entire probate process by filing a "spousal property petition". Ask the lawyer about...

Can a sibling who has power of attorney deduct my portion of inhertiance monies.

If your father is still alive, then you don't have any inheritance yet, so I don't understand the question. But if your father is "still of...

Has your sister actually been appointed as the executor by the court or does your mother's will merely "nominate" her to be executor? Your sister...

Mr. Hoffman's answer was generally correct. But for the mobile home, you will also need to fill out the DMV form for small estates. I've...

Can you sell a piece of the property from the irrevocable trust

You do not provide enough information to make a determination. Why is the house being sold? Out of spite or because the trustee needs the money...

What is supposed to be filed in probate court, after your spouse dies?

I am sorry about your husband's death. If the house is in the name of your trust, then you do NOT need to go to probate court (that's one of the...