Legally, no. The assets are yours. It's entirely up to you whether you choose to divide those funds with your siblings as a gesture of goodwill....

How do I get a copy of the will when it's not in Probate? I do have a certificate of my dad's death,also a beneficiary

I've changed this question to "Probate" so you may get more answers. I'm not surprised you've been told not to bother stepmother and stepbrothers....

Our father died a month ago, rented a house for 20 years, only one on lease...woman living there won't allow us in?

I'm moving this to probate so you may get more answers. It sounds as though the bank accounts and insurance are already taken care of, and that...

Yes, your brother gifting his half of the house to you will cause a 50% reassessment. So, for example, if the house is being taxed on an assessed...

Can I do anything about an older sister in charge but is abusive towards me and shes in therapy?

You should be grateful your sister is continuing to give you money from your mother's funds. As time goes on, she may not be able to do that if...

How do I as the beneficiary of my father's trust write a formal request to the trustee for the original trust

As Mr. Rahn said, there is no formal format required. You just send a letter, stating your name, that DECEDENT was your father, and that you...

Ideally, you should have asked this question before receiving the check. The other attorney was incorrect when she said private attorneys don’t...

how much time do I have to move if sold

The new owners are going to want to move in immediately upon buying the home. If there are other assets, you could ask the trustee for enough of an...

I’m so sorry for your situation. Yes, in most cases they can do this. Kudos to you for trying to stand by your wife. But are you doing right by...

Considering an irrevocable trust to prevent Med-cal from putting a on my property at death. Is this this the best way to go?

You don’t indicate your age or what services you’re receiving Medí-Cal You sound as though you are a relatively young person. Medí-Cal can only...