A will which is totally in the handwriting of the will maker is called a "holographic" will. While some states allow holographic wills,...

Passing intestate in Connecticut - what are the laws?

In Connecticut, there are certain items that are have a priority. Those include funeral expenses, attorney fees and expenses of last illness....

Trust Funds

You need to refer to the trust document. Properly drafted trust agreements provide for the disposition of the assets when a beneficiary dies. ...

If the trust agreement is truly silent on post-mortem beneficiaries. That is, if there is absolutely no disposition to your mother's "issue,"...

I'm sorry to hear about your wife's illness and death and wish you well in your marriage. I totally agree with Atty. Fromm. You should look into a...

Trusts for a special needs child

I'm a Connecticut lawyer, not a Minnesota lawyer, but I'll try to at least point you in the right direction. At least here, we design these...

My mom passed away two months ago and now the bill collectors are calling me. There are no funds in the estate. what should I do

Atty. Johnson's answer is correct. Your mother's debts are not yours. Under CT law, all you need to do is to file the will with the probate court...

How to form irrevocable trust if assets are in India?

The United States estate tax applies to US "residents" whether or not they are US citizens. The US estate tax is a tax on the transfer of...

I agree with the answers which the other lawyers provided. Generally, if the original will cannot be located, and if there is no satisfactory...

Will Planning

With respect to the lawyer who recommended obtaining a will form on line or via services such as Legal Zoom, i would sincerely tell you, "buyer...