How long after a person passes away does the trustee have to dissolve and divide the estate that is in the trust?

The terms of the Trust dictate how long the trust is to remain in existence. The Trust may continue beyond the settlor's death. Without reviewing...

Connecticut Probate

Before the court will honor the terms of the Will, the Will must be allowed into probate. The brother can challenge the admission of the will on...

If a probated matter is 40 months old and there is a most recent Will that has not been filed, is that Will part of the Estate?

Consult an attorney and bring the more recent Will for review. If the will is valid, you can present it to the court and seek to have it allowed...

Does a child beneficiary of a 529 college savings plan have any recourse against their parent owner, when the parent drains the

529 Plans differ from state to state, but the owner of the account does have the right to withdraw the funds, subject to income tax penalties. If...

Do you need to appoint an attorney to be administrator of a will or estate?

Sounds like you and your sister are already the legal representatives of your father's estate, accordingly, there is no need to appoint an...

Trust/estate

Not necessarily, If you question the lawyers conduct, I recommend you consult with an attorney to review the Trust and Will terms regarding the...

What kind of trust do I need?

I strongly recommend you and your family member consult with an experienced Trust lawyer to accomplish these goals. There are many different types...

How do I determine my state of residence for wills, living trusts, power of attorneys and taxes?

Your state of residence for your domicile (the place you call home) and for tax purposes may be two different things. Your domicile is the place...

I recommend you consult with an experienced Trust and Estate attorney who is familiar with the grantor trust, gift, and generation skipping...

In NJ, can I disclaim my interest in a non-testamentory originally irrevocable intra-vivos trust established 1996 which is the

For federal estate tax purposes, you have 9 months from the date of the decedent's death or the date a future interest becomes vested to disclaim...