In a trust case is the trustee allowed to charge the trust whatever amount she wants for doing trust work

Typo in my previous answer: "If they do not honor your request within 6 weeks" Should read: "If they do not honor your request within 60...

In a trust case is the trustee allowed to charge the trust whatever amount she wants for doing trust work

As Mr. Zichi stated, the trust instrument will indicate whether or not the trustee may take a fee, and how much. Generally, in California, a...

My friend of 30 yrs wants me to take over his affairs. He has some money in a savings and property that he has a mortgage on.

In addition to what Mr. Fromm has said, you should be aware that the POA is extinguished upon death. As Mr. Fromm stated, at death, the accounts...

What speciality from avvo's list should we check to find a lawyer to to help us?

I agree with the previous poster. Search for attorneys or firms in your area that do estate planning on a regular basis, as they will likely be...

What kind of power of attorney do I need to get for an 18 year old boy whom is mentally retarded, and has aspergers

I agree with Mr. Hindley. I would add that it would be prudent, in addition to the witnesses, to have the power of attorney notarized as well.

Assets in a trust

I agree with the previous poster. I would add that the only likely reason you would not be entitled to an accounting of the trust's assets and...

Can my spouse surviving children make me sell my home to give them half of their mothers share in our home?

If you own the home as joint tenants, then the survivor between you will own the home outright upon the death of the other. It does not have to go...

Can my dad leave the house in the name of the trust , so that his wife does not have inheritance rights to it?

You are correct in that the 1/2 interest your father inherited is his separate property. If he buys the other 1/2 from your aunt, the presumption...

I agree with the previous answers in that you should have your documents drafted under CA, particularly since you are living in CA and have real...

No, notarization is not a requirement for a valid will. You do need at least 2 witnesses to sign it. These witnesses must be "disinterested",...