I had an attorney tell me that a trust will not avoid probate. Is that true?

The other answers are correct. Generally, a trust must be properly created and then funded, and remain funded (i.e., assets stay titled in the...

Can Ulitmate Cremations of Hawaii refuse to release remains?

You will need to provide more information in order to enable someone to provide a meaningful response. There are many reasons why the remains may...

Generally, no, your girlfriend would have no claim to inherit your property. If you want her to be a beneficiary, then you will need to take...

Case Status OPEN Case Status Date 08/25/2011 Ticket Number Case Disposition UNDISPOSED

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Generally, in California, when a married couple prepares a joint family trust, the assets are divided at the first death. The deceased spouse's...

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Declaratory Relief for Sham Trusts, Corporations, and Other Entities Used to Hide Cash?

File suit for damages against the one who owes you money. You can name the other entities as alter egos. If the defendant has not followed the...

Can I move out of my home and still keep interest in it

Generally, you do not have to live in the property in order to maintain an ownership interest in it. People frequently co-own real property...

If you are a payee for survivor benefits and you use the money to support others what can happen

Your question does not provide enough information to allow a more focussed response. If the mother who is receiving benefits is not taking...

My childless aunt left her home in LA, CA to me in a trust. Does it have to be reassessed?

In all likelihood, the property will be reassessed for property tax purposes. Generally, any time there is a change in ownership of real property,...

I recently lost my father to heart disease, he lived in Arizona. I had to go out and see to his affairs. I am the sole heir.

What you will need to do will depend a great deal on what assets your father had when he died, how they were titled, and where they are located. ...