Our mother passed away over 7 years ago, however, we recently received a check payable to the Estate of... With her name on it.

If the estate was previously probated, you can get a certified order which should say you and your siblings are entitled to "after discovered"...

Who is the best kick ass attorney in Santa Barbara Ca. to challenge/contest a will/trust?

Use the find a lawyer tab and do it quickly. These issues are very time sensitive and more information is needed to accurately respond to your...

After I sign my name to agreeing on final accounting from executor - how long reasonably will it take be4 distribution?

It depends upon when the file their Petition for Final Distribution. Once they file, it will take, best case, 6 weeks for the court to approve...

Do I have the right to have a portion from my U.S citizen Uncle's inheritance "Father's brother" ?

It depends if he had a will or trust. It is impossible to say without more information but I suggest you hire your own attorney ASAP to protect...

What kind of a motion need to be filed if I have an excuse not to meet a deadline with the city? It has to do with property.

You need to contact the administrative agency that issued the deadline and ask them if they can give more time. If there haven't been previous...

Received a Subpoena for Records and a Personal Appearance in Calif. However, we have no business records at all. Out of Busines

I agree with Mr. Neel. You will have some explaining to do why all of the business records were thrown away. For that reason, you will likely...

Can I postpone a trial date for a UD?

Mr. Kopelson has given you a good answer. Know that UD cases are very hard to continue due to the rights of landlords to possession of their...

Tax wise is there a month that is best to distribute a trust assets to beneficiaries?

The month of distribution will not change any tax obligation. If this is a long term trust, the tax obligation may be greater due to income...

It seems clear your son had you sign the trust under false pretenses. The reality is, you need to at least convince him that undoing the damage he...

I am a beneficiary of my parent's trust. Can I ask for a copy of bank statements and a copy of the checks that were written?

As all of the other attorneys have stated you are entitled to an accounting, but it appears she has provided one. If you think it is inaccurate or...