A disclaimer may not accomplish what you want it to. I suggest reaching out to a local trust and estates attrorney to assist you.

How do I start a claim against my brother i made executor of my grandmother's estate & decided he wanted it all!!! Deceived he

It sounds like a difficult situation, and that you need an experienced probate attorney to help you sort out your options. Yes, there are ways to...

I live in California and own a home here. The home is worth about $950 K and I I make payments to my Father.

I agree with the first answer. Also, if your father were to make the gift and not use his exemption, then the IRS might consider the forgiveness...

I would like a probate court to review trustees fees to determine they are reasonable. How much time and expense will it be?

I agree with the first answer. Depending on the situation, your attorney may be able to negotiate a resolution without going to court. Even so,...

Probate Question when both parents die a day apart from completely different causes -can i still do simplified spousal transfer?

I'm very sorry for your losses. It can be hard to deal with these legal issues when one is suffering from grief. I agree with the previous...

How do I go about getting what is legally mine from a Trust

I agree with the former answers. Generally, a divorce can sever a joint tenancy, but there may be facts that allow you to argue that the joint...

My Uncle had left our Dad 50% of the residuary & we are under that gift too to recieve his half if he didnt survive

I agree with the above answers. If the estate was in San Francisco, you probably should have received notice of the probate petition. Feel free...

Should I form a trust to hold my real-estate investment properties in California & Massachusetts?

There are some trusts that can provide a measure of asset protection for real property, but asset protection is really a matter of setting up...

If my grandmother didnt leave a will for the house car etc, can my mother take over the property if there is 4 older children?

I agree with the previous attorneys. You may well be able to get some compensation from the estate for your expenditures, but in the absence of a...

I am a beneficiary of a trust that the trustee refuses to distribute do I need a lawyer or can I do it myself in probate court?

You need to hire an experienced trust and probate attorney. Trust law is complicated and non-intuitive. It's better to spend the money and hire...