Am I legally responsible for my fathers business obligations and debts? He left no will and has no assets.

You are not personally liable for your father's debts. These debts are now the responsibility of his estate. The person responsible for paying...

Is this ethical and/or legal

Generally, there is nothing improper or unethical about this situation (although it is unfortunate). Most trustees have attorneys help them...

Selected as the best answer

My father died in January he had a living trust started in 2000 i asked my stepmother for a copy 6 months after and got on after

First, the issues with the trust and the issues with the will are separate. All the beneficiaries of the trust are entitled to a copy of its...

My mom's last will and testament did not name any beneficiaries. Her revocable trust, however, named her 4 kids. Which prevail

Anything held in the name of the trust will be governed by the trust's provisions. Anything not in the name of the trust will be governed by the...

How to nominate successor trustee if all named successor trustees have died?

You first need to look at the trust. Most trust have a way of appointing additional successor trustees when those named are unable to act. If the...

What is considered legal residency?

The proper county for proceedings concerning administration of your father's estate is the county in which he was domiciled, regardless of where...

California Probate Code section 4673 sets forth the legal requirements for an advance health care directive. As for the notary/witness requirement,...

IS THERE SOMEWHERE TO SEARCH FOR A LIVING TRUST FOR A PERSON DECEASED? KNOW SHE HAD A TRUST MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEARED

I agree with the advice given in the other two answers. I would add that, if the decedent had an accountant or financial advisor, to check with...

Living Trust statements...in CA I was told a trustee only has to provide my statement from bank once a year?

There isn't a whole lot of information here, so I will do my best to give you some general information assuming you are a beneficiary of the...

Can a testator make Handwritten changes to a typewritten and properly attested will?

My answer differs somewhat from the previous answer. I wouldn't categorically say it is not valid. If the handwritten changes are such that they...