In general, a trust may be modified or terminated by the court in the event that all of the beneficiaries consent, except when continuing the trust...

What is the statute of limitations on a Probate claim?

What do you mean by saying that the attorney never closed the probate? This could mean many different things, for instance that all matters may...

This is like asking if you can use WebMD to diagnose or cure a disease. Of course you can, but your chances are better going to a doctor and paying...

California law does not require a Trustee to publish notice to creditors unless the Trustee opts into the voluntary trust claims procedure under...

My grandma passed away recently and my aunt has her will, she wont reveal what it says and the 30 days are almost up

This is precisely the problem that California Probate Code Sections 8200-8203 address. It should not necessary for you to petition for probate....

How can I confirm some information about a trust?

Under Probate Code 16061.5(a)(1), any beneficiary of an irrevocable trust, OR "any heir of a deceased settlor" may request and obtain a true and...

If a trustee by mistake put property in their name to distribute - is this fixable?

I agree with the above, and would also suggest the possible use of a release and affirmance by the beneficiaries, full disclosure of the facts in...

How do I modify revocable living trust to reflect that fact that my husband passed away and change beneficiary.

I agree in general with the above responses that the trust needs to be reviewed in order to determine your right to amend the trust in its...

In the absence of a specific provision in the trust, compensation must be "reasonable". There is no bright line test for defining reasonable...