I have a will but want to provide for my nieces and nephews, do I need to establish separate trusts for each of them?

You should establish a trust and fund it during your lifetime. Upon your death, the assets will be held or distributed as you have directed in the...

If there is a family trust, does the land in the trust have to be redeeded when 1 member dies?

The trust owns the real estate. If a Trustee dies, that death is addressed on the deed transferring the real estate out of the trust, whether by a...

If person holding power of attorney adds name to parent's bank account and parent goes to nursing home, is person liable to pay?

For the purposes of Medicaid, a joint bank account will be considered 100% the applicant's unless the other joint owner can prove that he...

I need to update my trust etc who can I see about this?

We have an office in Boca Raton, which is not far from you. Feel free to look at our website. www.beliveaulaw.com

If a person has nothing in his name he is to inherit property &business can a lien be put on his inheritance if convicted of inj

Has the person died yet? If not, my answer would be for the grantor to change his Will and/or trust so that the assets are not transferred to you....

I created a Living Trust last year. Can it be turned back into a simple will?

A trust is a vehicle to avoid probate, which is time consuming and costly. If you do not wish to utilize your trust, simply own the assets in your...

Is it legal for a friend to will his home to me if there are living family members?

A person's Last Will is valid as long you he has testamentary capacity, is over 18, and the Will has been witnessed. If your friend is of sound...

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Can we stop a nominated executor from filing probate ? We are seeking in process of uncontested guardianship.

Your father's Will needs to be probated only if there are probate assets. It is unclear whether your mother is still alive. Were all the assets...

Sue my brother for back taxes

I believe I spoke with you several months ago about this same issue. If it wasn't you, then it was the exact same fact pattern and I'll still give...

Can I contest the interest amount listed for the beneficiaries of my grampa's family Trust?

As a beneficiary, you are entitled to see the documentation relating to your specific bequest. You should contact an attorney if your family...