I believe a friend is a beneficiary of a large trust and is being cheated out of it. He has no money for an attorney.

If your friend is a beneficiary of the trust, or an heir of the deceased person (typically a close relative of the deceased person), he is entitled...

Can trustee make distributing my share of trust contingent on me signing an acceptance letter? (California)

He cannot force you to sign an acceptance letter or condition your right to receive a distribution on your agreeing to sign one. But, if you don't...

I need to find a copy of my fathers will how do I do this

The original will is typically maintained by the client in a safe, secure place, such as a safe deposit box. Sometimes, the drafting attorney...

I am an executor of a Will, i found out there is 10,000 shares of the deceased in a company, advise on the process needed

The steps you need to take will depend on how large the estate is and what the value of the stocks are. If the value of the estate exceeds...

Mom is taking everyone away from me

You should consult with a trusts and estates attorney in your jurisdiction (or the jurisdiction where your father died) for help. Generally,...

If someone dies in year 2000 and the heir to the estate don't take it to probate to change owner of land prop. that can be done?

I am not admitted to practice in Texas, but as a general matter, if the property is still titled in the name of the deceased person, then a probate...

How much taxable gifts can i make in a lifetime before i pay any taxes on gifts made

You can give away $13,000 per person per year without any gift tax consequences. You also have a lifetime exemption from gift tax, protecting a...

There is a one year statute of limitations for claims against a person who has died. If that time has passed and no lawsuit has been filed, then...

My dad died and left his home to his 3 kids, my brother is living in the house,how do i go about selling it? It is in CAlifornia

The trustee is required to follow the terms of the trust, so the first question is what does the trust say? If the trust assets are to be...

A California man died 12 years ago. At the time he had a life insurance policy with no named beneficiary.

The other responses offer sound advice. Contact a probate or trusts and estates attorney in your jurisdiction for assistance. If the father and...