It is really important that you act swiftly to contact and discuss your case with a knowledgeable probate litigation attorney. Since your mother...

I transferred my property to my living trust before I had the trust notarized. Do I need to redo the transfer?

In California real property deeded to a Trust before the Trust document is executed may be subject to the Trust provided both of the following are...

What legal procedures/paperwork do I need to do to transfer paid off home from the living trust account to 2 of the 4 siblings?

Assuming the property is located in California, the two siblings who want to buy out the other two siblings should arrange that buy-out before the...

I was the beneficiary of a m Trust in property and cash . My son stole this from me . My son is a California lawyer and told

I agree that you must consult an attorney immediately. Gather all of the documents you have concerning this matter and take them with you to your...

My mother and i inherited my grandfathers home and her and my stepfather resided there for a year and a half and now mom died.

Based upon the information you have provided, you are the sole owner of the property. If there was no mortgage on the property when your mother and...

PROPERTY TAXES ( how to avoid reappraisal) can I keep my current (lower) tax base?

Revenue and Taxation Code 63.1 exempts certain transfers between parents and children from reassessment. "Between" means both transfers from...

My parents had a will/trust and I was given an equal share of the estate. This changed and I can't find out when this occured.

A Will is a so-called ambulatory document, so is a revocable trust. This means that only the versions of these documents in effect on the date of...

After the husband's death, who advised the surviving wife that she only had a life estate in the property? Did the estranged daughter or any...

My parent co-signed their bank accts to me to ensure me of getting somewhat more than my siblings because I helped the most

Your question raises several issues: (1) How, exactly was title held to each bank account your deceased parent “co-signed” to you; is your name on...

If I buy a house and my friend is not in the loan, can we do a legal document that would make him pay half and be half owner?

When you borrow money to buy a house, your lender will record a deed of trust that will allow the lender to foreclose on the house if you default...