Accepting a distribution that is marked as preliminary should not prejudice your future rights. They may just want to be extra sure they have...

Why wont the bank (that check was drawn from) cash a check from an escrow company made out to myself & my mothers trust?

The check should read, e.g., "Susie Smith, Trustee of the Elizabeth Wilson Trust". Few banks will cash a trust check. Most will deposit it into...

My mother is taking me to court after asking me to fill out paperwork for a preliminary chg of ownership report and a joint Tena

Your mother is probably claiming that you influenced her to do this. If she's up in years or if she speaks limited English, she will probably be...

How much time in prison?

I have no idea why this is listed in Probate. I'm changing it to Criminal Law. Her public defender should have discussed that with her before...

If your father died with less than $150,000 in his accounts, no probate is required. There is an affidavit procedure to get the property. It should...

Unadopted stepbrother came to court to object.

If you don't have an attorney advising you on this, you should get one. You should only have to pay hourly for the help you need. Generally, you...

How can i find out if my sister gave her husband power of attorney?

If your sister still has capacity, have her do a new one naming you. Then go to every bank, etc., that she had a connection with and give them the...

How can a successor trustee arrange to have no further contact with a step parent in mothers trust?

As I said in my other answer (1) send him or his attorney a copy of the trust; and (2) hire an attorney on an hourly basis to help you. Your...

How do I answer authorization questions specified for deposit accounts, and applicable to loans, with multiple choice answers?

Those questions would be specific to that particular trust. There’s no way we can provide meaningful help without seeing the trust. I suggest you...

If a step parent is not a beneficiary in trust, can they ask for a copy-even petition probate court for copy as the spouse?

If this was her separate trust, it became irrevocable at her death. You were obliged to send notice of administration, and the address at which to...