How can I get information regarding my father’s house if late it is in a Trust?

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How can I get information regarding my father’s house if late it is in a Trust?

My dad owned a house that I lived in. I decided to move and it was put up for sale. It then went into escrow but my dad passed away right before the closing. The house is in his trust saying that all proceeds from the house be split evenly between all siblings. My sister is the trustee and she sent an email saying,

Asked on August 21, 2018 under Estate Planning, California

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

I am so sorry for your loss.  It is difficule to try and explain what your sister means out of context and without knowing more.  It is best for you to take all the information given to an attorney in your area to review.  It seems that your Dad's house was not in a Trust but maybe the Will created one upon his death?  It is not clear.  All that seems to mean is that there are tax issues because the way the house was titled at his death (not in the trust).  You are entitled to an accounting by the Executor/Personal Representative and by the Trustee.  Good luck.


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