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No, unfortunately you will have to commence an action in partition in order to resolve this. A private investigator would be cheaper
You are asking to many complicated questions to be answered in writing. If you want to call me, then I will try to answer your questions.
If you sister is competent and understands what she is doing, she should execute another POA now and name your two sons along with you as her POA.... Read Answer
You would just need to do an amendment to your trust. Something like this would be very simple and inexpensive.
I'm so sorry for your loss. As you seem to know, there's no such thing as common law marriage in California. But you might still have some rights.... Read Answer
While you can sell your 25%, it isn't worth much. You would be better off initiating a partition action in court to get an order to sell the... Read Answer
You will have to have it re-executed in a formal ceremony. However, if I am simply re-doing the other will, and my secretary just needs to... Read Answer
It depends how much is in the account. Either way, skip the will and just do an administration. If you are the only heir, no one can... Read Answer
It might be better to add your wife as a trustee rather than convey the property out of the trust.
Could you provide more details, please? What is the problem you're trying to solve?
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The trust document will say what is required to remove her from decision-making. Some specify one doctor, some specify two doctors, some have... Read Answer
Any co-owner of property has the right to file a partition action to ask the court for an order to sell the property and divide the proceeds between... Read Answer
If a probate petition is required for this estate, then there is a priority of debts to be paid. Take a look at Probate Code § 11420 for... Read Answer
There are multiple ways to do this, but it will depend on who the beneficiaries are. Bring your documents to an attorney to review and advise.
If you are the successor trustee of a trust that became irrevocable upon the death of the settlor, then you will need more than just a letter to the... Read Answer
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Your brother as the sole trustee must act in accordance with the declaration of trust or trust agreement. He cannot do whatever... Read Answer
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When a property in trust is sold then the trustee or trustees of the trust will receive a check from the closing attorney. ... Read Answer
I don't see where the death certificate is going to clear title. What you need is a small estate or Petition to Determine Heirship. YOu... Read Answer
Maybe. Ordinarily, beneficiaries must pay for their own attorney's fees. However, if the attorneys fees benefit the trust, then you could... Read Answer
As the administrator, you should be signing the inventory. If it isn't correct, then let the attorney know so that he can correct it. You... Read Answer
It depends on what needs to be done in the trust. Trust administration usually doesn't take less than 6 months, and can take years. As a... Read Answer