My mother passed away three years ago. My stepfather is the trustee. We recently asked him for an accounting of the ABC trust.

Three years is too long and you need to see an attorney there in Roseville to help you move this along. The Trust may or may not allow him use of...

If there is a delay in the distribution of more than 7 months from the date of the letter is someone is is the beneficiary

Generally, there is allowed a period of administration before this issue kicks in. A "delayed" distribution would be defined by statute of NY so a...

Our parents had a revocable trust and will drawn up several years ago. They also signed quit claim deed on their home..

The Trust is the owner of the property, right? As the owner, even as a legal fictional owner, it holds title, not you. You are Trustee for THE...

My father has become deathly ill and has a will in place. My brother is POA & is very sneaky. What should I be aware of?

The answer above is well thought out and reasoned. The POA unless specifically drafted for the purpose will not allow your brother to change the...

Mom died 17 days ago, The same day my aunt & uncle who did not know they were the executors went to lockbox to get her will,

The will needed to be lodged with the clerk in the county where your Mother died. As her natural heir, you should bring a petition before the...

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Is the 10K my grandma left me void since the will was tampered with and there was a court battle?

No, your bequest is not invalid because your Great Aunt is a thief. The issue is whether there is any money left from which the bequest can be...

In California, No. Under Florida law, I cannot say. The point is it is irrevocable on her death not her incompetence. As long as she is alive,...

I am poa for my mother and need to present proof to close out some of the things in her house as she is now living with me.

YOU can't sign a power of attorney at the bank to pay your mother's bills. SHE can sign one giving you access and authority over her accounts. Is...

Can I draft and assemble my own estate plan?

It is fraught with danger. There are indeed kits but you get the same will or trust that every other person using the software gets. There is no...

Service of reply brief

Exactly as Mr. Chen states, the Reply Brief is at the Appellant's option. It seems there is some detail missing in your question.