I was offered a Settlement Agreement, and General Release from an Estate Lawyer not to Contest my Stepfather's Trust.
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Answered on March 17, 2022
This is general language in every settlement. If you have questions or concerns, speak with an attorney regarding what you are signing. Note,...
Is a successor trustee who is also a beneficiary required to pay a debt he owes to an irrevocable family trust?
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Answered on March 17, 2022
If there is evidence of a loan, and the statute of limitations to collect has not passed, yes she must pay the debt to the trust/estate.
Beneficiary was removed from Trust by signing a quit claim deed. The lawyer then did not put the property back into the trust!!?
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Answered on March 17, 2022
You will have to pay someone to fix the error. Getting an answer as to why won't get that done. Hire an attorney you feel comfortable with to...
Does my landlord have to give me 30, 60 or 120 days notice to vacate because he’s selling the property?
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Answered on March 16, 2022
You are entitled to 60 days. Under the circumstances, if you ask, she may give you more.
Can I stay in a residence while it’s going through probate?
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Answered on March 16, 2022
Once he receives Letter he can give you a 60 day notice and you must leave.
Can I file a Does Errata when defendant added?
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Answered on March 16, 2022
No you cannot. You must do a DOE amendment. Errata means error and would not apply.
Do I need to contest the will and trust?
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Answered on March 16, 2022
Get yourself an attorney now. You are on notice that you now have 120 days from the date you received the notification you describe, to do...
Does a law firm need to notice opposing parties that an attorney on a case is no longer with the firm?
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Answered on March 16, 2022
No they had no duty to inform you of that. The firm represents you and they can put whatever attorneys they want to put on the case.
How do I get our trust attorney to follow through with agreed to changes from October 2021?
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Answered on March 16, 2022
If you have not paid him, let him know his services are no longer needed and go elsewhere. If you have paid him, let him know that the delay is...
In California what are the requirements necessary that a probate must be opened?
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Answered on March 16, 2022
Joint assets are not subject to probate. If all assets that are subject to probate exceed $166,500, probate is required regardless of whether or...