My parents's Trust had given me the stocks. After they passed away, I had not made the transfer of their stocks to me.

If the trust states that you are to receive the stock, and the stock is titled in the trust, then you can receive them through the trust. If,...

How do I defend myself in a hearing "Order to Show Cause" from a creditor in 2007? I lost income and home foreclosed--.CA.

Many people who face this type of economic bind can benefit from consulting with a bankruptcy attorney, or seek the assistance of debt reduction...

The answer above is correct. The docket entries indicate that the case was dismissed, and that the plaintiff sought to have the dismissal set...

How are executor and administrative fees determined in California?

If an estate goes through probate, the fee paid to the executor/administrator is based on a fee schedule set forth in the probate code, based on...

What can I do about a reckless Trustee; I'm broke and he knows it

You can represent yourself in probate court and many people do. That being said, unrepresented litigants are always at a disadvantage over parties...

There is no requirement that the legal documents be signed in any particularly colored ink. It may appear unusual to have your signature in...

I need a copy of my grandfathers will and also need the name of the executor and atty. who made the will. Family will not help

You should be able to get a copy of the will from the executor who is administering the estate. If the estate is being administered in California,...

In Drafting Complaints, Cross-complaints, or in the Answers to Them, The Only Time a Litigant Can use an Exhibit as Evidence?

You can use exhibits to complaints, cross-complaints and answers, and parties regularly do so. Exhibits are also typically submitted in...

Can a case be revmoved to federal court after 3 years and right before a trial?

Generally, no. Federal courts have limited subject matter jurisdiction. If there is "complete diversity" (meaning that no plaintiff is a citizen...

Trusts

The answer above is correct. Beneficiaries of trusts generally have the right to information about the terms of the trust, as well as the...