Yes, the trustee continues in office and handles the decedent's trust administration. Apparently, the bank account at Chase was not titled into the...

?do I have to notorize a letter of notice to terminate tenancy

The notice required is a 60 day notice. It is a standard form, which you must use. You should have someone else personally serve the notice in...

How can taxes in an IRA and inheritance tax be minimized. What is an IRA Investment Trust?

There are no issues of estate tax or inheritance tax on an IRA, or generally on assets whose total value is not in the millions. The beneficiaries...

Legal rights of loved one’s ashes?

Your father’s first family are honoring your father’s wishes. That sounds like the right thing to do.

What is the percentage a landlord charge for rent increase in Contra Costa County?

A few cities, like Berkeley, have their own rent control ordinances. Outside of those, a landlord can charge whatever he wants.

Should Suide Non related Individuals for Emotional Distres personal injury, Bodily Harm wrongfully death of a person .

I’m so sorry for your father’s death. I think it would be very hard to prove the will contests caused his death. In addition, the costs of the...

It seems to me you have a claim against your sister and the co-trustee. One fundamental rule for trustees is that they must not favor one...

How do I change the name on a property that’s under my deceased grandparents ?

You will need to first do whatever filing is required to (1) put the property in the name of the second to die grandparent; then (2) get the...

Do I need a lawyer to apply for conservator and/or guardian of a living person?

You’re not required to have a lawyer. It’s a fairly demanding procedure to do yourself, but it is possible. I would recommend hiring an attorney if...

At a minimum, your sister is violating her fiduciary duty. I'm assuming the house the "kids" live in is supposed to be a rental, producing income....