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Mom left house in trust for me. What do I do now?

Answered 9 years and 6 months ago by Richard William Rappold (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Trusts
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You will need to examine the trust document in order to determine your next step. That dociument will instruct the trustee what to do with the home. Are you the trustee? If not, contact the trustee to find out what will happen next.
You will need to examine the trust document in order to determine your next step. That dociument will instruct the trustee what to do with the home.... Read Answer

Deceased Parents Home

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Joseph Pippen (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Trusts
Most likely your mother did not own the property and could not devise it to your mother. It might be possible to open your dad's estate and receive 1/2 interest in the house.
Most likely your mother did not own the property and could not devise it to your mother. It might be possible to open your dad's estate and receive... Read Answer

How do I terminate my role as co trustee of my sister''s trust (she is 59 yrs old)? How do I give this role to my sister''s daughter (29 yrs old)?

Answered 13 years and 9 months ago by James B. Spina (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Trusts
The answer to your question is that it depends on the trust itself.  Most trusts contain provisions for successor trustees.  I suggest that you have the trust reviewed by an attorney who handles trusts to determine exactly what must be done.  It might well require only the preparation of a few documents. James B. SpinaLaw Offices of James B. Spina, Ltd.708-647-1900jbs@spinalaw.com... Read Answer
The answer to your question is that it depends on the trust itself.  Most trusts contain provisions for successor trustees.  I suggest that... Read Answer

Who owns the digital copy of your trust? If I change lawyers can I take the digital copy to the new lawyer in case of future changes in the trust?

Answered 13 years and 11 months ago by John Palley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Trusts
You own your entire file (digital or otherwise).  You can go to any attorney you like whenever you want. You don't have to tell the former attorney but it's probably a good idea. In California the attorney you leave can not charge you to copy your file or any other charge either. If they want a copy they have to pay for it. Do your research and find someone that truly specializes in wills and trusts and not just someone that dabbles in it. Good luck.... Read Answer
You own your entire file (digital or otherwise).  You can go to any attorney you like whenever you want. You don't have to tell the former... Read Answer
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