Yes. A properly funded trust will make the trust work for its desired purpose. What assets you put into the trust depend on your specific...

Yes. You can do a combination revocable/irrevocable nursing home trust planning. There are significant differences with these types of trusts. I...

Hard to answer your question without looking at the documents. Is the owner of the home the trust? If so, you will likely not need a new deed. The...

You should meet with a lawyer to go over the details. This is not the best place to get the most appropriate answer. A review of the trust terms...

The time it takes to settle an estate depends on the complexity of the estate. Were the assets in the trust prior to her passing or is the trust...

Sorry for your loss. Yes, the power of attorney is now void. You will need to petition the probate court to gain control over the accounts in her...

Attorney Hutchison is correct. This sounds like it is a disqualifying transfer and could put any MassHealth benefits in jeopardy. You and your...

Is there a way to hang onto real estate when a parent goes into long term care / nursing home?

This is a very loaded question. I have a lot of questions. For instance, what type of trust is the house in? You really need to have a...

The answer is yes, you can do this and if the deed is properly written, it would avoid probate. But, there are much better ways to accomplish your...

The best way to protect an inheritance from a potential divorce is through trust planning. The trust will need to be carefully drafted. An...