Sister had Mother sign Amendment to Trust no one knew about even Mother appointing her successor trustee - not mother's intent

In situations like this, you'll want to engage competent counsel as quickly as possible. You can help yourself and your counsel by going to the...

What kind of ownership does this grant deed mean? It is very vague. Does this mean joint tenancy?

Joint tenancy has to be explicitly specified. If there is no type of ownership specified between co-owners, the default is tenants in common. I...

You may consider using a Durable Power of Attorney instead. The wife can execute this general document regardless of the language of the trust,...

Is a Revocable Family Trust valid if it is signed by two witnesses or does it have to be notarized in California

Unfortunately this sounds like a situation the courts will have to resolve. When you have a document that you believe to be invalid based on lack...

Can they go after my fiancée soon to be wife's money. in the state of California .

A child support calculation by statute cannot include a new spouses income as income available for support. However, it is part of the calculation...

How can I prove in Family Court that my Exes so called "gifts" from his parents is actually income for more child support?

You are going to need the assistance of an experienced family law litigator for this matter. The court has a number of options when considering a...

My grandmother passed away in Vallejo, Ca. On February 8, 2013, I am one of three beneficiaries .

Any beneficiary of a trust is entitled to a copy of the trust, and certain other information. I would retain an attorney right away to make the...

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Just to add to the answer above: One key question to ask in these situations is: what is in the estate? Real estate held in joint tenancy, joint...

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If I receive help from state (California) to pay my MEDI-CARE premiums, will the state recover this money upon my death?

The goal of Medi-Cal and Medicare is to provide medical assistance. Only a few state programs (Medi-Cal) will seek reimbursement after you pass...

What do i need to do to look up a will from 1990. It is in Orange county CA

California requires that will be "lodged" or filed with the court in the county that your grandfather lived in when he passed away. However, you...