Both the statute for qualifications of trustees (cited by another attorney) and RCW 11.36.010 governing Personal Representatives (Executors)...

My father passed away without a will. My mother pre-deceased him and he was re-married. I am his only child.

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Grief is made worse with the tensions of settling the estate. I certainly recommend that you find...

Review Oregon Revised Statute 708A.430. Take a copy of the statute to the bank manager. If the account is worth $25,000.00 or less, then the bank...

I hear your frustration. The probate process is slow. Before an attorney can file a Petition for Probate he or she needs detailed information on...

What can I do to protect my legal rights? What are my rights as a beneficiary?

The personal representative of an estate owes all beneficiaries a fiduciary duty. That means the personal representative must protect and preserve...

The language of the trust document controls. But generally a trustee is entitled to representation from an attorney at the Trust's expense. ...

A trustee has signed loan docs as a person and as a trustee but only lists the trust on the deed. Any risk there?

In particular, you need an attorney in California to explain California rights and remedies in a foreclosure situation. In general, a revocable...

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Do I need a probate attorney?

Your friend needs information from his brother regarding his brother's intent. If the brother refuses or stonewalls, then your friend should...

What are my rights to receive trustee reports as a beneficiary in a revocable living trust agreement?

Oregon adopted the Uniform Trust Code in 2005. Your rights as a beneficiary are described in the Uniform Trust Code and common law (prior case...

My dad added me as joint owner of a checking account prior to his death. He requested I utilize it any way I chose to.

Upon your father's death, an account owned as joint tenant with right of survivorship became your account. You do not have an obligation to...