Have I done enought to protect myself from my grown stepchildren in the event my husband pre-deceases me?
I agree that this is a complicated situation that cannot properly be analyzed in this forum. Doing your own will may be okay if you have a...
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I agree that this is a complicated situation that cannot properly be analyzed in this forum. Doing your own will may be okay if you have a...
You can open a bank account in your daughter's name, but the account would be set up by the bank as a custodial account, governed by the...
I'm sorry for your loss. I assume that when you say she left everything to you, that means she had a will. If that is the case, then when the will...
When you open a probate estate, with or without a will, there are certain requirements that need to be followed. One such requirement is that any...
I agree with the previous answer that if the document does not already provide for that contingency you can draft an amendment to the trust. It is...
There are certain irrevocable trusts that could be set up for a number of reasons, some of which involve protecting assets from creditors, others...
I agree with the previous answers. The trust document will outline what needs to be done to close out the trust. Trusts are basically private...
This sounds like it could potentially be a very difficult situation. I would recommend your friend do what Mr. Frederick suggests and go to the...
Trusts can be great tools for holding, protecting and distributing your assets. However, they are almost useless if they are not funded properly....
I agree with the other answers. There is no requirement that the drafting attorney be identified in the will. As to the difference in time...