Is there a code section I can reference in CA law that says, if not stated, a trust is assumed to be revocable?
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Answered on August 04, 2014
Your banker is wrong in what he/she is requiring. Do you have a Trust Certificate that was created with your Trust? That document should be...
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Conservator was put over my moms accounts. mom passed away,accounting done.The estate is to be split 3 ways. I am due 1/3. .
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Answered on August 04, 2014
Has a probate been filed in your mother's estate? The conservator does not disburse money when someone dies. In fact the conservator's job ends...
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How do I leave my safe deposit box in Switzerland to my fiancé?
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Answered on August 04, 2014
Make a will or trust. If you have assets here in the US, consider doing a trust. A will or trust in the US, especially if it specifically...
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Which (or both) is best way for my wife own 50% of the house and pass to her upon my death-- Joint Tenancy or Living Trust?
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Answered on August 04, 2014
I agree with Mr. Weinstein. A living trust is a good way to include all of your assets but community property with right of survivorship will...
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My father died without will (intestate) How do assert my next of kin rights with his girlfriend?
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Answered on August 04, 2014
As the other attorneys have stated, you are his legal heir and you are entitled to everything if you are an only child and he died without a will. ...
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Apply for an EIN if I am a British Citizen to open up Deceased Bank Account.Apply for Probate if not residing in CA?
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Answered on August 04, 2014
He can, but I would suggest having an independent fiduciary here in CA administer the estate for him. It will be much easier on everyone involved....
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My mother in law died recently and we are unable to find her will. Is there a way to find out if she filed one. What can we do?
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Answered on August 04, 2014
Your situation is not uncommon. Unfortunately, wills are not a matter of public record and if they cannot be found in the home of the decedent,...
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WHEN TRYING TO GET A COURT ORDER FOR A COMPANY LIKE SOUTH WEST AIRLINES OR WHERE EVER, TO RELEASE RECORDS...
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Answered on August 04, 2014
Additionally, if you do not have an attorney and have a pending case, you will have to have the court issue the subpoena. Pro per litigants do not...
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Mom has dementia, she set up a trust which I am beneficiary
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Answered on August 03, 2014
I agree with Mr. Zelinger. If the court finds your mother needs a conservatorship, she cannot change her estate plan at that point to cut you out....
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How to find a copy of my grandmas will
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Answered on August 03, 2014
What is your grandmother's date of death? If she died recently, you may be able to get information on the court website, provided the will was...