Sean David Ethington

Our firm specializes in Elder Law with particular emphasis in California Medi-Cal eligibility planning, Medi-Cal estate recovery minimization planning, estate planning and trust administration. We work closely with our clients to ensure that their assets are protected and preserved according to their individual circumstances and goals.

Southwestern Law School

J.D. (2000)

2000

University of California - Riverside

B.A. (1997)

Associate Attorney

Law Office of MITCHELL A. Karasov

2000 - 2005

California State Bar  # 210255

Member

2000 - Current

California

Since 2000

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
  Visa & Mastercard

• Medi-Cal Qualification
• Trust Administration

Q. Once an estate has been liquidated, how long does executor have to distribute funds to heirs?

March 21, 2020

A: More information is necessary to properly answer your question. Is this a trust estate or will probate be necessary? In either scenario beneficiaries are entitled to information and certain documentation. You may need to consult an attorney to insure the estate is being handled appropriately and in a timely manner.

Q. For listing assets in a trust, how specific does it have to be? Can I list "Chase Bank account"? Whole account number?

March 21, 2020

A: Title with the banking institution should reflect that your trust is the owner of the account(s). In order to accomplish this you should contact your bank, inform the bank of your trust and instruct the bank to transfer title from your individual name to the name of your trust. This is quite often done in person and with the use of a certification of trust document.

Q. My mother in law died and left my husband and I over $200k. She didn’t put my name on the account.

March 21, 2020

A: I unfortunately agree with Mr. Gaffney.