What are my rights as beneficiary of a special needs trust, if the trustor changed the trustee without my knowledge?
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Answered on September 02, 2016
I agree with the prior two answers. On the subject of the choice of the trustee, did the trust agreement give you any input/power on how a...
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Can I move all the cash from banks and credit unions to one account that's in my name only and begin distribution immediately?
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Answered on April 13, 2016
Your powers under the Power of Attorney stopped when your mother died, but you probably have control of the joint bank accounts. It would be...
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When the sale of the house goes through is my step father entitled to anything additional compensation above and beyond the one
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Answered on March 14, 2016
In Connecticut, on the death of a spouse instead of taking what is provided for in the will, a surviving spouse can elect to take a "statutory...
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Our mom died in august before she received her inheritance from my grandmothers estate does that money automatically go to me a
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Answered on January 05, 2016
I agree with attorney Harrison's answer. It really depends on the terms of your grandmother's will if there is one. You should talk to an...
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Are retirement annuities with a named beneficiary subject to probate court and probate fees?
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Answered on September 23, 2015
Tina's answer is correct. Even non-probate assets are included in the calculation.
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What is the process of having a final arrangement Will created?
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Answered on September 23, 2015
A simple Will should be sufficient for your purposes. I would suggest contacting an attorney in your area who focuses on estate planning. I would...
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My husband and I are expecting our first child in December. We would like to know what legal documents we should have in place?
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Answered on September 10, 2015
Congratulations. This is a great question. First and foremost is a Will, because that is where you will state who you would want to be the legal...
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Parents house in irrevocable trust since 1988 went in to nursing home 2011 passed away 2013 was on Medicaid state of ct. wants
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Answered on May 08, 2015
If the revocable trust was properly drafted, it should be protected from a claim from the state. However, the law on this subject was in flux back...
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What are the steps to preparing to have a will written up? What do I need to decide before making an appointment?
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Answered on May 06, 2015
As the other answers state, most attorneys will ask you to fill out a worksheet or questionnaire. Here is what I send my clients with the...
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Generational Skipping Trust
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Answered on April 29, 2015
If this was a revocable living trust, it will be included in her estate. If it was in the revocable trust, it may or may not be includable...
