Possibly but the terms of the trust usually state who is next in line in this circumstance. Have the trust reviewed by an attorney for a complete...

Does a potential illegitimate son unknown to my dad and not mentioned in his Living Trust have rights to his estate?

It is certainly possible that that child has rights, especially if the father knew about the child. There are a lot of issues and acts that will...

What do I do when the clerk messes up my filings and my motion to amend is not showing the reservation date cofirmed.?

You will likely have to reset it. If you have no filed motion, and likely no motion date, that is all you can do to get it set on the calendar.

Opposing counsel failed to serve subpoena for testimony calif do we trustees have to give testimony

Good question for your attorney, but if you have not been given notice to appear at trial or subpoenaed, and you don't show up, your testimony...

Prob Code 16061.7 waiting period is 120 days. Is that "business days" or calendar days?

That is 120 calendar days from the date the notice is set.

How likely is it that I will be granted guardianship?

Sad, sad set of facts you present. Get as much information you can to support what is in the best interests of the child. There is a chance you...

Anything is possible. Your aunt should contact the insurance company and ask for copies of the documents used to claim the proceeds.

What happens to credit card when you have a trust and the creator dies with few or little assets?

Ms. Whitehurst is correct. I would encourage you however to advise the credit card companies that there are no assets and there will be no probate...

Trust and trustee legal obligation?

You obviously cannot tell if you have not seen the trust. Demand a copy and an accounting. As the other attorneys have stated you are entitled to...

After death, does a divorce agreement have any priority over account titling for a credit union account in CA?

The general answer is yes. However, the surviving spouse has unclean hands in taking the money when the divorce decree clearly gave it to the...