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Can my ex-husband revoke a revocable living trust (concerning the needs of our children) which we both signed?
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Answered on September 28, 2014
As stated you need to look at the trust and see if it is revocable. The vast majority of trusts by married couples, unless there is a large estate...
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When a co-trustee sells s rebuys stock of another beneficiary after father is incompetent, can co-trustee keep gains
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Answered on September 27, 2014
If the stock was specifically left to you, then the value at the date of death is what you are entitled to plus any gains (or minus any losses)...
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My grandma past alway last week how can my mom obtain the will
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Answered on September 26, 2014
Wills are not public. The best way to find them is to look through the papers of the person who passed away. If a will cannot be found, the law...
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WHO WOULD BE AT FAULT FOR THIS? THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR WAS EXECUTOR OVER UNCLES ESTATE & DID NOT GIVE 2 HEIRS NOTICE TO THE...
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Answered on September 26, 2014
It is hard to say without doing a very long, thorough, review of the file. Time is not on your side, especially if the assets have been...
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Is it possible to have co-trustees removed without challenging the trust. I need help to gain legal access to bank info
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Answered on September 26, 2014
California allows you to bring petitions such as this without violating the no contest clause. There is a thing called a Safe Harbor Petition that...
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Can the lawyer handling my mom's estate hold the funds until we all agree to the accounting?
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Answered on September 25, 2014
He cannot hold the money ransom as you say, but he can, if proper procedures are followed, state that the money will not be released until the time...
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What is the "Capacity" of the spouse of the decedent - Spousal Property Petition
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Answered on September 25, 2014
Mr. Benton has given you the general answer, but it does not seem to apply to what you are trying to do. I would say in your situation, capacity...
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Can you sue the funeral home for not allowing me to see my father due to my sister telling them we could not?
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Answered on September 25, 2014
It is very unlikely you would prevail in a lawsuit against the funeral home under these circumstances. I suspect the only reason the funeral home...
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Father passed away can not find a will. He had second wife had not lived with her for 10 years was not divorced.
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Answered on September 25, 2014
If the house is in Mexico, unless he had a will that you can find, it will be distributed pursuant to Mexican law and you need to talk to an...
Am I entitled to rental income from a specific bequest during the trust administration period?
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Answered on September 25, 2014
The terms of the trust will dictate whether you are entitled to the rental income or not. If you are unsure, it is wise to have your own attorney...