Does anyone know which California Code Sections or Statutes relate to losing SSI benefits if I receive an inheritance?

This is a very complex area of law that involves quite a number of both federal and state statutes and regulations--far too many to list here. If...

Whom is allowed to see a trust?

Not only are you allowed to see a copy of the trust, but you should also have received written notice from the trustee informing you of that right....

Can I help my friend that signed 9 property deeds over to a man that lied to him and took advantage of his mental state?

You should immediately contact Adult Protective Services. You will likely also need to contact an elder law attorney. If your friend has...

How is the cost basis calculated if my wife buys out her brother's 50% share on inherited property, but then decides to sell?

In addition to the consideration of any capital gains tax issue, you should also be aware that, without appropriate pre-planning, one-half of the...

Resuscitate health directive and hospice

Legally, an agent under a health care directive has the authority to engage hospice services, so yes, when the appropriate time arrives, you will...

Who is the next of kin and has rights to make funeral arrangements?

In this absence of a legal document such as a health care directive that authorizes an individual to carry out burial instructions, California...

California law requires the custodian of an original will to "lodge" the will with the County Clerk (in the County where the decedent resided)...

What type of Lawyer would you obtain so ask questions regarding property/medi-cal for an elderly person?

You need the services of an elder law attorney who handles Medi-Cal eligibility and recovery issues and it is critical that you do this before you...

Yes, attorneys restate trusts created by other attorneys quite often. We're always very careful to keep the original trust name so that assets...

I agree with everything Mr. Shields has said. It does sound as though the trustee is breaching her fiduciary duties. She cannot place her own...