Can I directly prepare a "quitclaim deed" to transfer house owner from joint tenancy to a trust if one of the tenants has died?

The surviving owner (joint tenant) can transfer the property to a trust by way of grant deed, trust transfer deed or quitclaim deed. The first...

What happens to a trustee when they are removed by the court.

The order removing your sister as trustee simply means that she is no longer trustee. The other trustees carry on with their fiduciary duties. ...

The language sounds like it is coming from a small estate affidavit, allowing you to collect property outside of probate if the overall value is...

My mom's dying in California & I live out of state. What are my responsibilities as executor of her estate & can I do it myself?

There will be paperwork to attend to, and other matters to address, as your mother's condition worsens and after she dies. As the successor...

What are the charges against a person for a will that was not executed within 40 days?

If the person nominated as the executor has not lodged the will with the court, and has not filed a petition to probate the estate, then any other...

I am a widow, I would like to get married again. I have a house and living trust. Does my second husband has right on assets?

The best way to protect yourself will be to have a prenuptial agreement prepared in which you and your new husband agree on what is your separate...

What happens to property and monetary assets of my grandfather upon his death if he has not left a living trust ?

If your grandfather dies without a will or living trust, then his estate (property and accounts) will be distributed to his heirs at law (surviving...

How do I respond to an motion for retrial?

File a brief (memorandum of points and authorities) in opposition to her motion, explaining why you're right and she is wrong. Retrial motions are...

Under California law, does the name of the irrevocable trust I plan to set up have to contain the word "trust"?

There is no requirement that a trust contain the word "trust" in the title. Choosing not to do so, however, could create some confusion in dealing...

How can I get a copy of my deceased moms trust from her lawyer. I believe the trustee modified or omitted items from my copy.

You should first contact the attorney who prepared the trust to see if he or she has a copy of the signed document and if it can be provided to you...