My father recently died and my sister is executor. There is a trust involved and father likely had substantial assets.

you need to contact a trust attorney immediately. The will is only relevant if there are assets in your dad's name. Most likely everything is in...

your inheritance from your parents is separate property unless the trust says it goes to you and your wife.

Reasonable fee depends on what you are doing. Its possible you may be able to charge up to 1% but you should consult a local trust attorney. Its...

What form do we use to get contol of my grandmothers plot?

You can see if you can get all sibling and cousins to waive and assign their interests to you. You can then claim the spot under 13100 (I believe...

What if someone knowingly withholds information about a will and doesn't file it?

Your situation is difficult because there may not be a will. Probate would have to be opened to transfer title, but unless there is a will or you...

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Has probate been filed? If not, you will want to do so. Regardless, you should contact a probate attorney and make sure you are protected. The...

Does the trustee of real estate owned with other family members have the power to sell? Even if they are not in agreement?

If one hundred percent of the property is held in the trust, depending on the terms of the trust you would have control. That said, you are always...

I need specific cases in California where in a living trust the "no contest " clause was up held and that person was thrown out

You are seeking a legal opinion which is beyond this forum. In addition, old cases may be inapplicable because the law changed in recent years are...

My home was left to my wife and I in a family trust. How do I get the property put into my wife and I's name in Calif?

The trustee needs to transfer title to you. Who is the trustee?

Dispute over family trustee. What kind of lawyer do I need?

You need an elder law attorney or probate/trust attorney familiar with conservatorship. That, unfortunately, is your only real option while your...