Fraudulently notarized document - California

Fraudulent notarization does not make the amendment invalid, if it was otherwise valid. (For example, if the settlor amended the trust, sent it in...

How long can a trustee with-hold disbursement?

There is no fixed period of time. A trustee must act reasonably. Without more facts, it would seem that waiting a year to distribute is...

This is California. Father passed left living trust and will. House not in current wifes name, not my mother.

You should contact an experienced trusts and estates attorney near you immediately for assistance, preferably someone that also has a litigation...

A trustee refuses to provide supporting docs for the trust accounting. What options do I have to get this information.

You should immediately consult with an experienced trusts and estates attorney near you, one that also has litigation experience. That attorney...

I unknowingly signed doc with 1542 civil code paragraph re: trust, can I try for a home outside of trust

You should contact an experienced trusts and estates attorney near you for guidance. He or she will be able to help you determine whether you have...

How do I transfer ownership to a trustee if the grantor of a family trust is deceased and left no information on the trust?

The terms of the trust will control who is to receive the property after your grandfather's death. Finding a copy of the trust 18 months after his...

Description of beneficiaries in a living trust

You should confer with an experienced trusts and estates lawyer on this. Regarding question 2, it is unclear whether the right of survivorship...

How can I get a copy of a trust

Yes, if you are a beneficiary of the trust, you are entitled to a copy of the trust. You can obtain a copy from the trustee. If he refuses to...

Can I sell inherited property as the Personal Representative of the estate?

You should contact an experienced trusts and estates attorney in San Jose to help you with this. It sounds like you have a trust that needs to be...

The executor is generally charged with marshaling the assets of the estate, providing notice to creditors, addressing creditor claims (allowing or...