As the executor of a Trust, what steps do I take to disinherit a beneficiary per the "Beneficiary Challenge" as stated in Trust.

Invoking the "in terrorem" (or no-contest) clause is fraught with complications and should not be attempted without consultation with an...

We presume the Trustor or Settlor (the person who made the trust) is deceased, and assume your sister is a successor trustee (executor's refer to...

How to deposit a check made to the estate?

There are a variety of answers to this question both legalistic and practical. Your best advice would be to consult with an experienced attorney...

Must trust documents be submitted at same time as will to the probate court?

A trust document ordinarily does not require submission to any court assuming all of the decedent's assets are in the trust. Indeed, that is the...

How do I recover a copy of my G-Ma's Will? executor is also the withhold-er of inheritance.

I have published an article on this subject on this website. Please see:...

I shared adjoining units w/friend & was unpaid caretaker can executor of the will lock me out of the shared area shower&kitchen

Not enough facts to do justice to the question, but as a basic principle the executor (assuming he has been appointed by the court and has been...

Can a court legally refuse to make certain copies of your court case file and refuse to mail it to you even if you offer to pay?

Courts in California have manpower and resource problems, and you could wait a very, very long time for copies from files unless you personally go...

Would like to know if Real Case number?

Sounds like a scam. You should not provide any information at all should you receive any more calls, not names, addresses, nothing. If you...

Waiving right to document requests. Do new cause of actions and amended complaint allow requet for the the same documents?

Without knowing more, I would agree that the 45-day rule would bar the repetition of the same requests, just be sure to serve timely...

How can I oppose a dismissal and sanction by the court? I don't have the money for the sanction and am on my own?

Courts do not lightly impose sanctions, usually only as a last resort, and anyone representing themselves must understand they will be held to to...