How is a beneficiary notified of a family trust and what type of time frame should one expect to be notified.

The time frame is a little slow, but the holidays are a valid reason. Whether you (or your brother) have any recourse depends on the terms of your...

How do I, as a beneficiary with no offspring, make a friend my legal issue?

Since your parents are deceased, your right to inherit should be vested (belong to you). All that should be necessary is for you to have an...

Do I have to let my probate attorney inside my deceased relatives home? Does he have to see my bank accounts??

YOU are the executor. The attorney's job is to ASSIST you, by filing court papers, not act as your adversary. Did you hire this attorney? You can...

Im co trustee what are my responsibilities? What are my rights?

I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother, and for this awful fighting in your family. You have an absolute right to all documents, and to an equal...

Probate Court Calif

You are asking for very specific legal advice on your individual case, which we're not able to give you. In general, if you receive any legal...

Does a mother or family member have to testify against there loved one if character witness?

I'm not sure what this case is about. In general, all witnesses who are subpoenaed have to respond to the subpoena and testify under penalty of...

Pension benefits. from ex-spouse

Your only access to your ex-spouse's pension would possibly be to a pension he earned while you were still married. In most cases, the divorce...

Power of Atty

If your brother gives you power of attorney, you can act for him. But if you put him in a "good safe place" and he leaves when they won't let him...

Due to the fraud of my husband, can I put a claim to stop a Living Trust or Will of my husband who died two months back?

You need an attorney. You very well may be able to rescind the deed on the basis of fraud.

As Ms. Straus said, the father-in-law needs to be under conservatorship. That's the only way his wife can keep him from writing these checks. She...