Not only does the trustee not have to follow the verbal wishes, he is not legally allowed to do so. He could be sued by the other beneficiaries,...

How does community property rule apply when a spouse dies without a will and he is the sole owner of the property?

You thought incorrectly. The property will be presumed to be separate property, which would mean that in an intestate (without a will) probate the...

Procedures involved in getting power of attorney?

If your father has assets, such as a house, and is still competent enough to do this, I would strongly advise you encourage him to have an attorney...

Can I get halt of of my fathers part of the trust moms still alive ? I need the money now my money is one third of my dads half

Probably not. It’s rare for people who are not rich to give the kids anything until both parents are deceased. After all, they worked and saved for...

How do I make Shelby county honor a quit claim deed made in California??

You should probably try calling the county recorder. I can’t imagine a county being able to refuse an out of state notarization. But they can and...

Can I help get my minor sisters money from a POD my father left for her from his bank? I have co-guardianship of her?

If you are co-owner, the accounts will go to you on your father’s death. At that time, you can put the money in a savings account in her name or,...

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My father passed away in May 2017. After that date, are attorney fees tax deductible after the income is reportedon 1041/541?

Attorney fees to administer the trust would be deductible on the 1041.

I asked an Attorney about the revocable trust.?

The attorney is trying to save you money. He could write a letter to the trustee demanding a copy of the trust, but he would need to charge you for...

How do I put this house into my name ?

As Ms. Straus said, you would have to do at least a simplified probate. Other living children and grandchildren would have an equal or greater...

Can i ask for my share of the property my mom left me when she passed on ?

No, you most likely cannot ask for “your share” now. It’s extremely likely that the trust provisions are either (1) Everything went to your father...