What are the options for ILIT where policy has been surrendered for cash value and money sitting in lawyers trust account.

It depends on what the trust says, but why are the funds in the attorney's client trust account? That itself could be a breach of fiduciary duty.

In California, is there a deadline to file a petition to have someone removed as the Executor of an estate?

There is no deadline except you must object prior to the approval of a noticed account or report or the order approving final distribution. That...

My grandfather set up a trust for my dad to live off the interest & upon his death the principle split with my brother

Allowed by who? Also, the trust needs to be review to make sure there was not a general power of appointment in your father. In addition, there...

Is there an advantage revising my revocable trust and assigning all my children as beneficiaries on my life insurance?

It sounds like its been a while since you had your trust reviewed. You would be best served meeting with an estate planning attorney and going...

Is a step up in cost basis allowed for a trust originating in Az. when one spouse dies?

If the trust was revocable and the assets considered part of the decedent's estate, the tax basis on 100% of community property steps up to fair...

I agree with both counsel. Its simply good practice. You dont want the appearance that you are hiding something. That said, if your are...

Can a power of attorney be revoked if the person who signed it was not able to make an informed decision?

The child's financial situation is not the focus. The issue is whether the parent had contractual capacity and was acting of the parent's own free...

If I was married for 9 years to a man that died 10 years later can I draw survivor benefits?

Are you saying you were divorced when he died? Not married? If so, then no, you are not entitled to survivor benefits.

Does a Living Trust replace the need for a having a will?

No. Even if you have a fully funded trust, you should still have a will in case something is missed or probate is needed for some other reason. ...

Following the death of an individual, should a will be brought to the county office by a family member or should an attorney?

It doesnt matter who does it as long as it gets filed.