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Brian Scott Mandel
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Technically, with Joint Tenancies, only one-half of the basis steps up at the...
Brian Lindsay Chew
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The primary disdvantage of joint tenancy is that the survivor only gets a...
Edward Joseph Smeltzer II
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Typically a Trustee is entitled to compensation for his/her services as Trustee....
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Rudolf J. Karvay's answer
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I agree with Mr. Chew with one exception. In New York, if the trust instrument...
Brian Lindsay Chew
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You can avoid probate by being listed as a joint tenant with your sister....
Brian Lindsay Chew
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Her mother can appoint you as a temporary guardian of your cousin by filling...
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David C. Garner
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Absent some special provision making the gift conditional on his being alive at...
Brian Lindsay Chew
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I concur, absent some other language, your father's share will goto to his children
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Brian Lindsay Chew
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As always, you should direct any tax questions to your CPA. However, the...
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Brian Lindsay Chew
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Your appointed executor will be in charge of gathering your asserts, paying off...
Daniel Kenneth Printz
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Your sister won't be directly responsible for the debt simply because she's...
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Brian Lindsay Chew
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You are liable for the debt if you accept the property unless the estate...
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Brian Lindsay Chew
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It depends on whether you have a legal right to be on the property (ie you were...
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Kenneth V. Zichi
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"Living Wills" have no bearing on proceedings after a death has occurred....
Brian Lindsay Chew
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I am sorry for your loss. Living Wills have no bearing on a person's estate. A...
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Brian Lindsay Chew
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Absent any specific language requiring payback of education benefit or some...
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Robert Amis Foster II's answer
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The trust instrument determines the answer to this question. Trusts can...
David Michael Goldman
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You do not need an attorney to make a living trust. Most free, low cost, or...
David Michael Goldman
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The article is using on Using Quicken in Florida: The Good, Bad, and Ugly http:...
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Christopher Robert Twining
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A will ( what is commonly known as a last will and testament) can prevent your...
Brian Lindsay Chew
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Even if you were still legally married, you have the right to will your share...

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