Is a trustee of an irrevocable trust allowed to live in the home that is in the trust for free and have the trust pay her bills?
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Answered on February 10, 2022
She absolutely has no right to do any of those things. Get yourself an attorney to stop her and get your share of the trust. Act now before she...
Can I write to the mediator during mediation?
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Answered on February 10, 2022
Call the mediator and ask him/her. If it is to provide additional information and the mediation itself is over, probably not.
Is charging a statutory fee for probate always required in CA?
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Answered on February 10, 2022
If you can find an attorney willing to negotiate their fee, you can pay less. Most attorneys do charge the statutory fee.
What am I eligible for?
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Answered on February 10, 2022
If you were still married, unless he left a will or trust leaving his assets to someone else, they would go to you.
Who is next in kin?
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Answered on February 10, 2022
Your step-father is your mother's heir, not you. If she had separate property you may be entitled to a portion of it. If she left a will or trust...
Do I need to sell the house?
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Answered on February 09, 2022
Any interested person can file for probate. If the children want to nominate you, you can do it. If one of them wants to, they can. The bottom...
am I allowed to get my belongings out of my deceased father's garage?
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Answered on February 09, 2022
Yes you can get your items. If she calls the police, they will tell her it is a civil matter and they may ask you to leave. Don’t take anything...
If a crime witness is going to under deposition, does the defendant have a right to have his attorney cross-examine the witness?
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Answered on February 09, 2022
If this is a “written” deposition, it is simply discovery. You are entitled to submit your own written questions as well. If the deposition is...
Can I file probate on our family home?
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Answered on February 09, 2022
If your sister is taking out loans, she must have some legal papers that give her the right, and would therefore give her the right to sell the...
How do you file a case in the Estate of xxx against a San Francisco CA landlord that held a security deposit?
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Answered on February 08, 2022
Yes, the Plaintiff needs to have standing and if it is an estate, the representative is suing on behalf of the estate.