There can be good reasons for either type of trust depending on the circumstances for yourself and your spouse. I recommend meeting with an elder...

I'm sorry for your loss. If this were the reverse situation where probate was opened in another state or country and then an ancillary probate...

I'm sorry for your loss. While it is not commonly done, a will (and any codicils) can be filed with an individual's local probate court for...

Yes, the trustee needs to be named. If you truly want that privacy, you could name a corporate trustee to your trust and name them. Or you could...

I'm sorry for your loss. You will need to speak with a Puerto Rican probate attorney to see what is necessary there. For instance, the...

I'm sorry for your loss. You will need to first be appointed as personal representative of your mother's probate estate before the hospital can...

Yes, you can decide who you name in each document. The attorney-in-fact is named in the power of attorney document, and these duties are while you...

You don't have any rights to disclosure for your parents' powers of attorney. In a probate estate the personal representative can be asked to put...

I recommend that you consult with a probate attorney to discuss your rights with regards to the specifics of your case. My initial thoughts...

I recommend that you work with an accountant to ensure that the trust taxes are filed correctly. You can also discuss with the accountant or with...