What is the recommended course of action for a small estate in which debt may likely exceed assets?

Just to clarify, when you say the main asset "is held in trust and is protected from creditors", is this asset in an irrevocable trust of some...

Will our divorce undo the trust that we set up together prior to the divorce?

Anything in the trust that pertains to your soon-to-be-ex will become void at your death. In addition, most trusts are fully revocable. Also, in...

The quoted phrase makes me wonder whether the court has rejected your petition. If so, it's time to hire an attorney. As trustee, you have the...

Can I leave my 14 1/2 yr old daughter taking care of her 7 1/2 yr old sister while I'm at work for over 12 hrs w/o adult sup?

There are no firm legal rules on that in California. The states that have rules on leaving children alone all consider 14 old enough. But watching...

You should send a copy of the will to each child. After your father has been dead for 40 days, you can close out the account with a small estate...

My Husband died at 74 on the 13th. Our Income was based on Railroad Retirement, plus Social Security.

I don't know anything about Railroad benefits. You should call the office that administers those to find out when you can file against those. The...

How do I transfer my deceased mothers property over to my name?

If the total of your mother's assets is less than $150,000, you can transfer property using the small estate affidavit procedure. You are...

What action can I take when my inheritance was never received?

You should send a certified letter to your aunt asking for a copy of the trust. Then you can ask an attorney to review the trust. If you have no...

Are conservators and lawyers required to investigate information given that may affect the status of their client?

Not necessarily. Their responsibility is to do everything that is in the best interests of the conservatee. It might not be in the best interest of...

Will I receive a check of any kind when my husband retire? ...

He can't get Social Security that young, so he must be referring to a pension from his job. You should ask him for more information.