I am managing their finances. What do I get on their revocable trust in the state of California to help keep the bills paid?

If your mother is no longer willing or able to act as trustee, then she can resign and the successor trustee can take over. If you are not the...

Can a beneficiary be penalized for challenging the executor's poor handling of estate? Can executor live in Settlor's house free

It is not appropriate for the trustee to make personal use of trust property, especially to the exclusion of other trust beneficiaries. The trustee...

Do I need an attorney for probate court in order to be named executor of an estate?

You are not required to have an attorney represent you in a probate; but it's likely to be a big help, since probate procedures aren't exactly...

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My Grandfather starting yesterday is under conservator ship by a public guardian. Now I have been contacted by the police.

You should contact a criminal defense attorney to advise you before you have any contact with the police. I have reassigned this question to...

Are there Trust fees in Calif., if so how are they determined?

There are no special government fees or taxes for administering the trust. The main expenses are trustee fees, attorney fees, and tax...

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Validation of an amendment

You should meet with a trust & estate attorney who can review the original trust and the purported amendment with you, as well as the...

Will a trust shield us from the state going after my assets?

In general, children are not liable for the costs of their parents' care. In particular, if your Dad is receiving care paid for by Medi-Cal, the...

Irrevocable trust

The proposed structure could place your friend at risk for a lawsuit from your son. The trustee of a trust has a duty to manage the trust property...

In CA, how long does a trustee have to finalize and distribute a trust after all everything has been sold and all bills paid?

The most important source of information will be the trust itself - the trust may specify a time frame for distributions - or it may say that the...

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Who can I get to read a petition for removal of trustee, account, and appointment of successor trustee

You're better off keeping the emotion out of the petition - instead, focus on the facts which are causing you to have strong emotions, and describe...

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