Do co-trustees have to fund a trust in order to maintain a house in the trust (eg, afterlife house-related expenses, mortgage)?
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Answered on November 28, 2023
If the property is to remain in trust, and there is insufficient monies to maintain the property, the trustee and beneficiaries may have to put...
Can an attorney, who is Administrator of an estate, be paid to defend a civil suit against the estate?
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Answered on November 28, 2023
It sounds like he is defending the estate, so yes he can. With that said, it is not the best idea. He should have another attorney represent him...
How do you prove undue influence ?
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Answered on November 28, 2023
Proving undue influence is very difficult. You will have to show your father's state of mind and how your brother got him to sign the quitclaim...
Do I have to start probate on my mom's house if my brother is second owner on the deed?
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Answered on November 27, 2023
It depends on how title is held and the value of the property. If joint tenancy, your brother owns the property 100%. If tenants in common or no...
My father recently passed away--interested in finding any assets he may have had.
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Answered on November 27, 2023
You can start by having an attorney review real estate records for the county he lived in at the time he died to see how title is held. That will...
My mother died intestate in California. My father and her have been living separate since 2010
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Answered on November 27, 2023
I disagree with Mr. Armstrong's assumption that the accounts were joint or community. The reality is they probably completed an Affidavit of...
Should I Trust my Brother?
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Answered on November 27, 2023
If he is not answering your questions and providing information, he could well be hiding something. It is time to get your own attorney to review...
When 3 beneficiaries agree to the distributing property of trust is it legal to do so?
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Answered on November 24, 2023
Put the agreement in writing and have everyone sign it. Best to have the agreement drafted by an attorney to make sure it reduces the chances of...
Dad passed away in CA in 2021. Had thrift savings plan account.
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Answered on November 24, 2023
Not sure your specific question was answered, but you only need one if you can get everyone to sign. That is the easiest way to present the...
In Los Angeles how can I object to the petition for final distribution of a probate estate?
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Answered on November 24, 2023
You must file a written objection spelling out what you object to and provide any evidence you have to support your objections. If you can afford...