A Will states my sister is the Executor, home is divide between all 5 of us, does she chang the name to the home under her name

It depends on how the deed is titled (or proposed to be titled if she hasn't transferred it) and it depends on whether there have been equalizing...

Can i get help in finding out if my Grandfather had a will when he died?

If your grandfather died in Alameda County, you can go to one of the courthouses and use the computers that are next to where the Court Clerk...

Can we use a local Attorney or must we get one from the Bay Area?

While it is true that any attorney licensed in California can represent you in any California court, in my opinion, it is best to hire a local...

I am gay and going to Argentina to marry my Peruvian boy friend, then return to file I-130. Where do we sign a legal prenup.

I agree with Tobie Waxman. I would add that each of you should have independent counsel review the pre-nuptial agreement, advise you of what it...

What my wife brought into our marriage was the proceeds from the sale of her condo some 30 years ago. if we divorce, do I owe ?

It is complicated. A pre-nuptial agreement, even if oral, could conceivably be upheld. If there is litigation, everything you set forth as facts...

I am executor of my mom's estate. Can I get compensated for vacation days I have used to conduct estate business, on top of fee?

I am not sure if you are administering a trust or probating an estate. If it is a trust administration, the trust itself governs what a trustee...

Do I need a lawyer to create a living trust?

The Parman Law Blog has an interesting post about some dangers of "do it yourself" trusts and wills. If you're interested, a google search should...

I am a widow, I would like to get married again. I have a house and living trust. Does my second husband has right on assets?

All property you acquired prior to marriage is separate property. But it is worth it, in my opinion, to hire an attorney to draft a pre-nuptial...

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Do have the right to request clarity on the report prepared by my brother (trustee) on our mother's Living Trust? Confusing info

Yes, you should always fully understand something before signing it. Ask for clarification and ask for additional documents and, if they are not...

My brother & I are joint trustees on our mother's living trust & co-exeuctors & Co-conservators her will.

Pursuant to California Probate Code § 16004 ,a trustee has a duty to not use or deal with trust property for his own profit or for any other...