Revocable and Irrevocable trust meaning

Mr. Pippen's answer is correct, but I would add that a revocable trust uses the social security number of the grantor (the person who created the...

My parents estate has been open forever. Their house sold after 6 1/2 years. The PR and Attorney won't talk to us (3 of us).

These are both excellent answers. As I'm sure you know after six years, the court requires annual accountings that are due each year on the date...

I am so sorry to hear what you are going through. The short answer to your question is this: under the laws of intestacy in Michigan, the heirs...

Donated a $200,000 property to a qualified non-profit.They sold it in two weeks for $30,000.This is not FMV. Can I file as loss?

It must have been disappointing for you to see a property you valued so highly sell for so little. Unfortunately, I agree with the previous answer...

Deed to my house

I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could give you an easy answer but unfortunately this is a complex issue, and the results will depend upon a...

I want to add my two sons to my deed, the property is paid off located in the state of washington I am an unmarried widower

I practice in Michigan, not Washington, but here you might consider what's commonly known as a "ladybird" deed or enhanced life estate deed - it...

What happens when a person paid off a land contract but never registered it with the county, so never received the deed?

These are excellent answers. As another bit of self-help, I'd suggest checking with the county probate court to see if there was an estate opened...

Should I receive copies from my lawyer when I have paid to have something done?

Because you're represented by an attorney, you should speak to him about this. Here are a few comments on the facts of your question that...

I wonder if by "money" you were referring to cash or coins, which might be treated differently in a trust than other financial assets such as bank...

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My husbands father stole his whole trust fund

I am sorry to hear that your husband feels his father has acted dishonestly. Does he have any documentation regarding the original...