Can an attorney receive dual compensation as trustee & attorney with impunity given blood relation to Settlor? PROB 15687(c)

I agree with the prior answers BUT Generally a court will not allow fees to an attorney for representing him/her self.

The short answer is yes - maybe. It depends on the language of the trust; but if the trust allows the trustees the right to attorney fees it is...

Section 21350, subdivision (a) states that the terms "care custodian" and "dependent adult" are defined

You are misreading the provisions of the Welfare and Institution Code. the provisions of 15610.17 includes the clause "or persons providing care...

I am a 50 percent beneficiary of a trust, the other beneficiary is also the trustee. This trustee has completely ignored me.

The Orange County Bar Association has a lawyer referral service. I believe they also have a panel which does low pay/no pay services. I suggest...

I was a joint tenant on property that was put in a trust but joint tenancy was never legally severed and the successor trustees

If he property is held in joint tenancy and was held in the trust only the decedent's interest is in the trust and it would automatically transfer...

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If the executor/trustee of an estate has used all the funds (over $150k) for his personal use, is that criminal or civil?

The answer to both questions is yes. I would complain to the police and I would file a petition in the probate court to surcharge the trustee. If...

Out of state Heirs were intentionally not notified to benefit others. Many years later, the heirs became aware. Due to so much..

Intentional omission of persons entitled to notice where the petitioner knows their address is an external fraud on the court and on motion the...

Can a trustee send one beneficiary their inheritance if all do not agree to the proposed action?

Not enough info. The trust provisions control the distributions. What does the trust provide in the event of the death of the primary beneficiary?

Why is my attorney seeking PC850 for another in the same case she is my Probate attorney ?Ethical or legal 2wk delay turns 8wks

Your question is a little garbled, but if I understand correctly you are the administrator of the estate. If so the attorney is representing you. ...

2 trials or 1 trial, me as Pro-Per & also Conservator, I requested court not approve Trustee Audit & Conservator objected also

I assume that both objections were filed in the same case. The court will consolidate the two objections into one hearing. If you think that the...