A trust does not need to be notarized to be valid, under California law. Notarization, however, does help establish that the document is the...

Can I appear in court on behalf of my wife in a guardianship of estate hearing?

A power of attorney can allow you to do many things on behalf of your wife, but you cannot appear in court on her behalf. If she cannot personally...

What can we do to clarify this situation? How can we make him go away? The money is currently in a trust account .

If there was no attorney-client relationship, then no fees should be owed. If he agreed to work for free, then no fees should be owed. If the...

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How do I legally document a guardian for my children in case my husband and myself pass away?

To nominate a guardian for your children, you should do so in writing. Sometimes, the guardianship nomination provisions can be included in...

Will an attorney handle my friend's (probate) case on a contingency or other basis as she has no funds to pursue her rights?

Whether or not an attorney would be willing to represent your friend on a contingency basis will likely depend on the strength of her case. ...

Will anything about our tax returns change this year? We are a newly married couple and created a living trust.

A revocable living trust is not a separate tax-paying entity, so there is no change to the tax reporting or forms to file simply because you have...

Do I get a family law lawyer or probate? Was my wife or I not allowed a jury trial even tho we requested it? Can I appeal ?

You should consult with an experienced conservatorship attorney who has expertise in litigating contested matters. There may be grounds to...

What is the best way to find a qualified attorney in our area to review our LIving Trust at reasonable cost?

Your trust is likely outdated, due to the changes in the law that have occurred since it was created, and you are smart to have it reviewed. ...

How do I find out about the trust if the people who knew about it are deceased and I can't find paperwork?

You should first check wherever your parents kept their important papers -- home files, home safe, safe deposit box, etc. If the document cannot...

Can a Trustee get in trouble for tacitly allowing spec. needs bene in trust to appt. a sub-trustee & things don't go well?

The special needs trust beneficiary should not have the power to appoint a successor trustee (or remove the current trustee except for cause). ...