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Hi: Do we need a Will and a Living Trust? My husb. and I have one son who we will leave everything to. We presently own 6
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Answered on April 22, 2015
I would say if you want to ensure that your property avoids probate on the second of you to die, a trust would be advisable. Additionally, when...
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No Contest Clause
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Answered on April 22, 2015
If a person violated the no contest clause, a petition will need to be filed by a trustee or executor to have the court determine if the facts rise...
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Does a will have to be signed in the presence of a Lawyer or Notary. Or can it be signed in front of a so called friend/witness
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Answered on April 22, 2015
A will in CA must be WITNESSED by two, independent people (not heirs or named beneficiaries). The witnesses can be anyone independent - does not...
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Do I need an estate atty.?
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Answered on April 22, 2015
It would not be a bad idea to at least pay for an hour of an attorney's time to follow up with the executor and his/her attorney to let them know...
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Under what law does it say,"The informant must be 18 years old to be on a death certificate,if they are the informant.Show me,OK
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Answered on April 22, 2015
Minors do not have the legal capacity to be the informant, enter into a contract, smoke, drink, etc.
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What to do and who to contact to change responsibility to me.
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Answered on April 21, 2015
The current trustee (your brother) must resign. If the trust does not state who would step into his place in the event he resigns and there is a...
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Can I file a creditor's claim with the probate court if no probate proceeding has been opened?
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Answered on April 21, 2015
If your mother was still married, that husband was the legal heir as pointed out by Ms. Garcia. That said, YOU do not have to do anything at this...
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Besides negotiating with the attorney, what recourse does a client have when being over billed for services rendered?
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Answered on April 21, 2015
I just want to point out that $800 for what you describe is not likely to be considered excessive. I understand the frustration, but both...
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My bank wants to see my trust. The story is an audit showed that my free safe deposit box isn't in the name of the trust.
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Answered on April 21, 2015
I also agree with Ms. Santaella. They have no right to see your entire trust but they do have the right to require full proof of its existence. ...
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Where can I find online the appropriate form to File a motion in Los Angeles?
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Answered on April 21, 2015
Use the request for order form and then do a declaration under penalty of perjury attached to the request telling the court what you want and why. ...