You should consult an estate planning attorney to review the will and trust. It sounds like you are confusing the terms executor and trustee. A...

Can I choose my child's legal gardien?

You can designate one or more future guardians for your children in a written instrument. This can be done in your will but I recommend you do it...

Can I make a will so if I die first I can choose who ii leave my half of our joint monies to

A will generally only controls your individual property interests at the time of your death. Property that passes by beneficiary designation or...

Lawyers are extremely hesitant (and rightfully so) to sign a document they did not prepare because many self prepared legal documents contain...

No we don't have these deeds in CT. The difference is a lady bird deed is a revocable transaction. In a Lady Bird deed, the grantor conveys the...

When children have life use of real estate and one parent dies, are they allowed to move a boyfriend or husband in with them?

This goal can be accomplished more appropriately with a trust to hold the real estate. I recommend your mother consult with an experienced trusts...

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My mother died without a will. Most of her estate had beneficiaries, she had a Bank account with a co signer.

That depends upon the type of account and what you mean by co-signer. If it was a Joint Account with the co-signer then it would pass to the...

I have a company. I want to give it to my employee after I'm dead. How can I avoid estate tax under this situation?

You need to consult with an experienced Trusts and Estates attorney to review all of your taxable assets and your goals to determine your potential...

My mother died while on Title XIX. Her only asset was a life insurance policy valued at $1,015. Does this revert to the State?

Without seeing the policy it is not possible to give you a definitive answer. An applicant for Title XIX is allowed to keep a whole life insurance...

Father passed away this week, no Will. Not sure where to start.

Your inclination to hire a probate attorney is wise. I recommend you hire an attorney who focuses in probate law. If your father did not have a...