From what you said it sounds as though your grandmother made gifts of her property to her children. Unless her children want to return the gifts,...

Can a Successor Trustee designate another Successor Trustee candidate (who resigned earlier but is now willing) as 2nd to him?

Your solution sounds logical, but it is not legal unless the trust provides for that set of circumstances. Talk to a local trust attorney,

Your question lacks some needed information: did title to the properties get legally transferred and recorded in the names of your father and his...

In a living Trust, how long do I have to distribute the property to myself?

If you made the trust and you don't understand the distribution provisions, either you did it yourself or your attorney didn't go a good job of...

Anyone can contest anything. The odds are against you on this one. CA presumes that property jointly owned by spouses is community property with...

Since a living trust passes property to the same person, should it be "instant" instead of "living" which are paradoxical?

"Living" means that it is valid only for so long as the person who made it is alive.

Are living Trusts which do not take effect upon the death of a person, really a part of estate planning ?

A "living" trust, also called a revocable trust, becomes irrevocable upon the death of the person who made the trust. All trusts are part of...

Just to strongly confirm my colleagues' answers -- you need to consult with a local trust litigation attorney.

Also include in your HIPAA authorization (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) as well as your Power of Attorney for Heath that...

I agree with the answer above and would also suggest that the fee be allocated on a quantum meruit basis -- -fair compensation for work performed. ...