If I am filling a California standard will form, do I need to register the will somewhere?

Your will does not need to be registered anywhere. When you pass away, your executor will lodge it in the county that you resided in and petition...

Trust Under Agreement Taxation Loop Hole?

If the Trustee did in fact take action to his benefit and to the detriment of the other grantor, that is most likely a breach of his fiduciary...

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Contesting a fraudulent will in probate.

There are many factors to consider in response to your question. Were the witnesses the individuals who actually signed the will along with your...

One other important fact to note. The disclaimer must be made within 9 months of the grantors death and you cannot receive any benefits from it...

A/B Trust - Does the irrevocable Trust (when split) need to have the full amount of cash in it?

I agree with the prior answers, you should retain counsel to make sure its done properly. To answer on what your grandfather should have done,...

If a California will was notarized in 2005 and brought to light today, does it being notarized make it invalid?

A will is not invalid if it is notarized. However in order for a will to be valid it needs to be witnessed by 2 people or if it the will is written...

The existing power of attorney is in violation of their fiduciary duties

If you feel that your mother's fiduciary is acting in violation of his/her duties and took actions against your mother's interests, you should...

My husband passed away the day of my husband death his stepfather took my husband car n will not return to me i have pink slip

I am so sorry for your loss. Since you are the owner of the car and your name is on the pink slip, you should call the police and report the car...

Our son married, a well not so wonderful girl.

The short answer is that your estate and your trust is yours and you can decide however you want it to be distributed. Once you pass away, your...

Joint Tenants vs. Community Property Right of Survivorship

If a client doesn't have a trust, I generally recommend that clients take title as Community Property with Rights of Survivorship over Joint...

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