Do not have the check reissued to the estate. You will have a hard time cashing that or depositing it without a probate. If there is a trust, the...

MY FATHER PASSED AWAY ON JAN 2TH AND MY SISTER HAS NOT CONTACTED THE LAWYER ABOUT HIS LIVING TRUST AND ETC

Not sure what your question is but as an heir, you are entitled to a copy of the trust at some point.

Who contacts me after death?

Yes, the probate code requires the trustee to notify you. If the trustee is represented by an attorney, the attorney will likely be the one...

Can my aunt file an Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property?

Yes, you can use the affidavit process. Here is a good...

There is no form. At the next hearing, you can appear and orally advise the court that you withdraw your petition. You may want to inform the...

I agree with attorney Daymude. You need to review the terms of the trust and see what is allowed.

Can my cousin force the 5 of us to sell all properties?

Agreed that you should see an estate planning attorney to see if the trust allows for a non pro rata distribution which means that each heir...

Which deed should I use?

Mom may be thinking about making her son a joint tenant which can be done on a grant deed. However, she should talk to an estate planning attorney...

Does a trustee have the right to sell a property that is owned by three siblings. But one of the siblings does not want to sell

Any owner of a property can force a partition of the property for sale. Therefore, if the other siblings want to sell, the trustee can likely do...

I agree. Typically she would just need to provide written notice that she is resigning. Some trusts will require a notice period so that a...