Will I need to pay taxes on the sale of a home that I received through a living trust?

What do the terms of your mother's trust say? I think the answer could change if your mother gifted the home, in her trust, to your father (her...

My attorney has not responded to my 3 phone messages and 1 email after 2-weeks now. At what point should this be unreasonable?

Hello. I am sure that not hearing from your attorney is extremely frustrating--particularly when you have ongoing matters. And, I am not trying to...

Trustee filed final acct and disbursed all,but small amt for anyrhing that might come up

If you don't trust the trustee, yes, you should take action. You may want to consider filing a petition for an accounting. The trustee will have to...

More information would be helpful. With that being said, if I understand your question, Cal Prob Code § 4130 states that "If a principal grants...

Can a trustee walk away and give one of the beneficiaries control of the trust, and not tell the others?

You will want to contact an attorney about your matter. The attorney will be able to determine whether the trustee had authority to nominate a...

What can I do about a sister who is executor of mothers estate and not treating me fairly?

The executor is required to probate the estate according to the will. The court will hold your sister to the terms of the will. Without more...

Can a Private Settlement Agreement disallow my deceased mom's directives set forth in her Will?

I recommend you consult with an attorney in your area. Based on the facts you've presented, you will need to file a petition in your local court...

You're not legally responsible for your dad's nursing home costs

I agree with counsel. Yes, if the nursing home has not been paid, they can refuse to accept a patient. There are resources available to assist...

When I was written out of my dad's will and only my sisters were in it, did I have any right on his state or his guardianship,?

Hello, based on what you have described, it sounds as though you have been written out of your father's will and therefore would not be entitled to...

No one is ever required to hire an attorney to represent them. However, it is usually beneficial to do so. You've presented various issues that,...