It depends on the language of the trust. If there is a clause requiring the beneficiary to survive for a period of time, and they don't, then the...

Elder abuse? Adult protective services? Who is responsible for this mess? What to do?

You could start by calling Adult Protective Services in Contra Costa County - (925) 646-2854 . But perhaps more importantly, your husband should...

My live in boyfriend is not legally separated to his wife that is terminally ill. And they are not divorcing

Yes. Someone can give their power of attorney to another person not their spouse. This includes a power of attorney for financial affairs and also...

Do I need a probate Lawyer and is there a statute of limitations on probate

Well, this is complicated. Since your father had no will or other estate planning document like a trust, his estate will be disposed of by the law...

My mother is in a Alzheimer facility. She just sold her house. My sister wants to put the funds into a bank trust account...

The financial institution will send 1099's to the "owners" of the account. But considering the minimal interest rates available today, the tax...

Revocable Trust-v-Irrevocable: Tax consequences. Gift Tax, Income Tax, Estate tax, acquiring basis. Settlor is non resident.

I don't understand why you are on this site asking these very complicated questions that should be addressed by a competent estate planning...

What can I do about a son who physically assaults me?

CALL 911 AND MAKE A POLICE REPORT IMMEDIATELY! Don't decline to go through with the case. The detective is right, it will happen again and probably...

Does a trust get filed with the court or is it possible to have it changed without the trustees notice

A trust does not usually get filed with the court. Your mother and her husband are the settlors of their trust and it is they who have the right to...

If the children had a financial power of attorney, they had the right to contract with you for in home services with an agreement that you would be...

I am on Medicaid, my mother added me as joint on her co-op condo a couple of years ago (no probate). She recently passed.

I would need to know how old you are and what type of Medi-Cal you are receiving. Once you sell the co-op, the money would be considered "income"...