I have a friend of 20 years it died in 2001 I handleverything personal belongings as she instru that she had money that was turn

You say she had no will. How did she leave you all of her personal belongings? The power of attorney expired when she died. She may have other...

Parents thought buy appointing their two children as ,co executor's of booth .estates upon death of first became irrevocable

It seems that there may have been some crimes committed. I assume that the Orange County District Attorney is looking into this. As far as the...

How do I help my friend retain a lawyer regarding her recently deceased mothers estate and trust?

It sounds like your friend may have legitimate concerns about the creation of the trust. There are provisions in the California probate code which...

How do I go about reviewing my trust that was giving to me I have all the documents I don't no how to go about it please help me

The trust provides for a trustee to administer the trust after the death of your grandmother. I suggest that you consult with a probate/trust...

What attorney should I hire to get justice for all the victims taken advantage of by my sister? Corrupt Successor Trustee.

I gather that there is an existing trust. You have certain rights under the probate code including an annual accounting. I suggest that your...

Family trust what are my rights

The Probate Code (Section 16060-16069) provides protection for you. The Trustee has an obligation to provide you with with a copy of the trust and...

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I need help quickly with a question regarding a property that is in Escrow with a title issue held in a Revocable Trust

You might consider a "Heggstad" petition to the probate court. That petition in effect states that it was the intention of the settlor of the...

Can attorney draft an amended living will for a client , and sign it as both the attorney and the witness/notary public?

If this is a will, there have to be two witnesses, one of whom can be the attorney. You say no "real third party witnessed the procedure," If...

I have filed the pleading paper for 1st and final distribution, court date is set. I was reviewing the paper and notice and err

Just to clarify -- an amendment would require the whole matter be reset for hearing. A supplement, on the other hand, just supplements the...

A simple letter stating that your decline to serve as successor trustee is sufficient. The beneficiaries do not have to sign. How your mother in...