Grandma made a revocable living trust 10 yrs. ago w/pour over will . Can witnesses sign affidavits rather than travel to court.

Hello, A properly signed and notarized copy of the trust -- or a will that was signed and witnessed by (2) people should be sufficient to...

Hello, The trustee has to follow the terms of the trust as well as insure that the beneficiaries interests are protected. If a beneficiary is...

Getting a trust rovoked

Hello, Generally to revoke a trust it is necessary to show that the settlor --person who set up the trust - was unduly influenced or did not...

Can we take medical decisions away from our step mom while our father is unconscious?How?

Hello, Please note that you cannot get your Dad's power of attorney because he does is unconscious. Have you filed an elder abuse complaint...

Can trustee of a trust take a loan on the house that is within that trust without the consent f the other beneficiaries?

Hello, Attorney Delaney is correct. You may also want to contact your Grandmother if the trust is unclear and ask her if that was her intent to...

Is there a time limit on inheratince of a living trust?

Hello, To clarify, your Mom passed in 2003. The executor -- person responsible for administering the will - lives in southern California. It...

My sister bought my mom and dad's home about 14 years ago. She was living with my parents since she never married or had kids.

Hello, You may want to ask your Mom if your Dad had a will? Usually when couples have estate plans prepared they do them together. If he...

Putting a home in the trust.

Hello, If title is currently held as joint tenants amongst all of the owners, then when one of the owners dies, their interest goes to the other...

Can my elderly father have more than 1 POA?

Hello, In addition, he can amend the POA and name a co-agent, but this may stall any decisions being made for your Dad's welfare if the agents...

Hello, As your Grandma lives with your Aunt, your Aunt has the right to deny access to anyone to her home. Is your Mom able to communicate...