Can I ask the probate court to drug/alcohol test my son's dad in a guardianship visitation hearing?

I don't think the court has authority to order a drug/alcohol test of a person who is not a party to an action. Dad merely signed a consent form to...

Look at it this way: As an attorney, you can meet all day with people all week, and never make any money. If you're going to meet with clients,...

Death and Pending Divorce in California

Intestate (when there is no will) rules are pretty clear in that his estate will end up with surviving spouse and children. If there was no...

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First, if executor was appointed by the court, it will need to appoint a new executor to properly finish estate administration. If this person was...

Can a trustee sell propert in the trust to her daughter for less than fair market value

You need to consult with an attorney. It's somewhat fact-specific and also depends on the trust document. In general, however, I would say that...

Can trustee stop monthly income to benificary

It all depends on what the trust document instructs trustee to do, how much discretion trustee has, and then there are public policy laws that may...

If parents wanted to avoid the estate tax they have to have no control of real estate.

Consider this: for 99.8% of people who die(d) this year, the estate tax will not apply. (Indeed, you would not get that from misguided political...

Can someone take over a trustee of the trust, can the trust be changed along with the will if one named on it dies?

This is a somewhat incomprehensible question. I suggest you and your mother consult with an attorney, have the estate plan documents reviewed, and...

In a Probate hearing for a Motion for Judgement on the Pleadings, the Judge refused to review the Pleading's Exhibits, why?

The more specific and narrow a question is, the more useful an answer will be. There is so much unknown here it is impossible to say anything...

If DPOA medical was revoked from a family member claiming elder caregiving services, can back pay be sought from the estate?

Each question could be answered either "yes" or "no". In general, "yes", but specifically, perhaps "no". You need to have this reviewed by an...