Can non direct relatives claim the belongings of the person who passed, while there is a questionable will and a daughter?

Too much going on to answer. To many risks if you are wrong. Will is not valid until admitted to probate. If there is a question or dispute you...

If estate assets are in the name of the trust or payable to named beneficiaries Do I still need a lawyer to settle the estate?

I agree with Mr. Rosenberg. In addition, too often even simple situations are more complex than they appear. You would be wise to meet with an...

I hold the deed of trust on a commercial property. The current owner is selling the property. Can I still remain in first

If you hold the first deed of trust and its properly recorded against title, the new owner is going to want your note paid off and your deed of...

Under what circumstances must a conservator communicate with a family member (cousin)?

Notice to the cousin may or may not have been required, but notice to the court was. I would suggest contacting the probate investigators office...

I am in the process of doing a trust. I have the attorney , the plan for my assets, grantors, etc . But in am torn on

This question should be addressed to your attorney. If they are competent in the field of estate planning they should be able to give you all the...

What kind of information can a court ordered conservator share with a non-family member?

THey are not compelled to give you any information but they are supposed to act in the persons best interest. If there is not a reason to keep you...

You cannot compel distribution without resolution of the account. You need to file an objection to the account. It sounds like you have some real...

Is separate property transferred to Calif individual revocable trust as such, subject to comm prop claim by surviving spouse?

The statements in the trust do not control the character of the property. That is no different than a spouse saying "this is my separate...

Wife is at end of life due to cancer, caregiver assisted her in changing bank account beneficiaries I am her POA

I am sorry to hear about your wife. You definitely have grounds to deal with the changes. You should deal with them now by reporting the...

What are the steps in closing down a trust after a judicial accounting is done.

Your attorney must follow your directions but make sure you are not being penny wise and pound foolish. Your attorney may be looking at it from a...