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Dennis Michael Phillips
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Unless you are listed as a BENEFICIARY of the trust, then you do not benefit...
David Michael Goldman
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Your interpretation does appear to be correct from the information you have listed.
Dennis Michael Phillips
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Any property that is properly transferred into the trust will be outside of the...
David Michael Goldman
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If you are not named or referred to in a class, like my children or my...
Karen L Brady
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It depends on what you mean by "protect." The typical trust most people mean...
David Michael Goldman
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While a Living trust does not protect assets (typically), your home is...
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Christopher J. Coleman's answer
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Trusts in Florida are governed by statute and generally vest title in real...
Marshall C Deason Jr.
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The answer to your question depends on the wording of the documents recorded in...
Louis Andrew LaGrande
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Who is the trustee of the Trust? If there is equity in the property, you may...
Steven Patrick Riley
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Assuming we are talking about Florida law and property, then the answer is yes....
Thomas Michael Bates
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I suggest you call an Elder Law attorney. Scott Solkoff in Delray Beach may...
Thomas Michael Bates
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No, you own the apartment outright unless your brother has a will which leaves...
David Michael Goldman
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You have to not only look at the terms of the trust but also the timing of the...
David Michael Goldman
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There is no law that says you cannot give away assets of your trust if you have...
Steve Fromm
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Like Mr. Goldman states there is no legal impediments to do this. However, you...
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David Michael Goldman
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You may have to modify the terms of the trust in a judicial modification or...
Dennis Michael Phillips
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What is this attorney's role and how in the world does he/she have any say in...
David Michael Goldman
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Your bank doesn't understand Florida Law. Ask for someone higher up to review...
April Denise Hill
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This is not an unusual demand from a bank. Even so, it is because they don't...
James P. Frederick
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It sounds like you have a mess on your hands. I assume there are no other...
David Michael Goldman
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Generally when items are being left for children, they are either left per...
Douglas Ron Coenson
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To accurately answer your question an attorney would need to review the trust...
David Michael Goldman
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Trust accounts are highly regulated by the Florida Bar. Generally our clients...
Richard Eugene Ehrlich
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Normally an estate is opened and the checks are deposited into an estate account.
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David Michael Goldman
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If you dad is the settlor and the trustee, he can do anything he wants with the...
Steve Fromm
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If your dad is still alive, you may be able to accomplish this depending on the...
Henry Daniel Lively
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I will assume that your grandmother died in 2009. It does not sound like you...
Steve Fromm
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I think your question relates to income taxes on inheritance taxes. Generally,...
David Michael Goldman
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The terms of the trust will determine what creditors are entitled to if...
Louis Andrew LaGrande
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The answer will depend on many factors including who the current trustee is,...
Steven Patrick Riley
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Yes, if everyone involved agrees, you can terminate the trust earlier. Florida...
David Michael Goldman
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It depends on the trust, terms, beneficiaries, and size of the trust. You...
Henry Daniel Lively
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The trust should have a provision for trustee fees. Also, ask the lawyers what...
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David Michael Goldman
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The amendments may not be valid if not executed properly. Generally the state...
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Robert John Murillo
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Assuming you and this real property are in Florida, you have an almost...
David Michael Goldman
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Is this home your homestead or another property. If its a homestead, a trust...

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