Who determines how a senile person votes?

The big question is does your father have the capacity to vote? Second, does your father have the capacity to manage his own assets? It sounds like...

Can we use the funds in the Trust for property improvements & to hire a property manager? If so, how do we get the money out?

The trustee has a fiduciary duty to maintain the trust property for the beneficiaries. If the trustee is "just" collecting rent and depleting the...

The fruit is dropping off the tree. Please consult with a probate attorney who can find out the status of the case, file the appropriate action and...

Under the California Probate code section 2650 (d) a conservator maybe removed for having a felony. That being said the court "can" hear arguments...

Usually a trust is drafted with successor trustees if one trustee decides not to serve or if one of the trustees dies or becomes ineligible then a...

Do I own the auto free and clear? Can bank still come after auto?

The best place to start is the type of debt that was created when you financed "your" car. Car loans are secured debt. Which means that the loan...

Given these conditions, should probate take long?

So sorry for your loss. Fortunately for you and your family your Great Grandfather did some Estate Planning and the involvement with the State of...

When to file an accounting for a trust?

The first step is to confirm that a date has been set. You usually can call the county clerk's office and confirm what's going on by giving your...