Is it a breach of fiduciary duty if trust money is not distributed in the timeframe listed in the trust?

I agree with the other attorneys. There may be legitimate reasons for the trustees to have delayed distribution beyond the time stated in the...

Also, if there are papers filed in the county court house, look for the name of the attorney who filed and or prepared the documents. Also look...

My sister stole a lot of money from my mom during her illness. I have the bank statements/proof.

You need the help of an attorney to file a petition for instructions under section 17200, first to demand an accounting, and second, to replace...

My mother-law passed a few months ago she left a living trust, however one of the familes property is only in her fathers name

You mention that the property is still in your deceased father-in-law's name, who left it to his now deceased spouse, who left it to her children. ...

How can I make the trustee release my settlement of an estate which was liquidated in February 2014?

It would cost you extra to have a new lawyer get up to speed on the trust. Lawyers, as well as courts, often get backlogged with all the paperwork...

Could I retain a lawyer on contingency basis for my situation?

Any suit to contest a will based on handwriting is going to be expensive. Although a holographic will does not need witnesses, it does need a...

Trust Under Agreement Taxation Loop Hole?

Sounds like the trustee should have taken 50% of the cash and 50% of the stock,and now owes the other grantor 50% of the tax paid. The way to...

WHEN REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE FOR PROBATE IS ACCEPTED BY THE COURTS, DOES THIS MEAN THE PROBATE IS STILL OPEN & NOT

Not necessarily. If you are able to access on the Registrar of Actions site all the documents that have been filed, look for "Order of Final...

What do I file with recorder's office when my husband died to clear title? I intend to later create a revocable living trust.

California law presumes that property owned by husband and wife is owned as community property. Traditionally, and back in 1974, community...

Even if the trust doesn't say anything about it, can a trustee withhold distribution from a beneficiary for future legal fees ?

What does the trust document say about termination? If the trust term is indefinite, the trustee can withhold a reserve for taxes, legal fees,...